Annuals – Pot Marigold

Botanical name: calendula officinalis

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and width

Bloom time: summer through early winter

Hardy zone: zones 2-11

Flower color: orange, yellow, peach

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by sowing

Landscape use: popular in vegetable and herb gardens, mass planted flower beds, borders, container plants

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: long blooming period

Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release all purpose flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: vegetables, herbs, zinnias, nasturtium

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: invasive