Annuals – Pot Marigold

• 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