Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh) Species: officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss) Cultivar: Greenheart Orange
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color OrangeBright Yellow Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Blooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |