Description
Calendula officinalis
Cheerful, long-blooming edible and medicinal flower. Great for pollinators!
A prolific and happy edible flower that makes a great border and naturalizes easily in the garden. One of the oldest known cultivated herbs, it has been used medicinally since ancient times, originating in Egypt, Greece, and Rome and spreading around the world from there. Plants grow 1-2’ tall and wide and its yellow and orange flowers attract oodles of different pollinators!
Seeds grown by Earthly Delights Farm in Boise, Idaho.
125 seeds.
Directions: Direct seed outdoors in spring, 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Thin to 12" spacing.
|
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
¼” |
6” |
4-10 |
50-60 |