Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Description: Calendula, also known as “Pot Marigold,” is a cheerful annual herb that brightens gardens with its vivid orange and yellow blooms. These daisy-like flowers bloom from spring to fall, adding a touch of sunshine to borders, containers, and herb gardens. Known for its versatility, Calendula is both an ornamental delight and a medicinal powerhouse.
Wildlife Benefits: Calendula’s blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, ensuring a thriving and biodiverse garden. Its long-lasting flowers also make it a favorite for cut flower arrangements.
Medicinal Benefits: Celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties, Calendula has been used for centuries to treat minor cuts, burns, and rashes. Its petals can be infused into oils, salves, and teas, making it a must-have for herbal first-aid kits and natural wellness remedies.
Native Status: Native to Southern Europe, Calendula thrives in Georgia’s climate and is an adaptable choice for a wide range of gardens.
Pollinator Friendliness: A reliable source of nectar, Calendula supports pollinators throughout its blooming season, making it an essential addition to eco-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Calendula thrives in well-draining soil with consistent watering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and harvest petals regularly for culinary or medicinal use. It’s frost-tolerant and reseeds easily, ensuring vibrant blooms year after year.
Bring a pop of color, pollinator support, and medicinal value to your garden with Calendula—a radiant herb that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Calendula officinalis
Description: Calendula, also known as “Pot Marigold,” is a cheerful annual herb that brightens gardens with its vivid orange and yellow blooms. These daisy-like flowers bloom from spring to fall, adding a touch of sunshine to borders, containers, and herb gardens. Known for its versatility, Calendula is both an ornamental delight and a medicinal powerhouse.
Wildlife Benefits: Calendula’s blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, ensuring a thriving and biodiverse garden. Its long-lasting flowers also make it a favorite for cut flower arrangements.
Medicinal Benefits: Celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties, Calendula has been used for centuries to treat minor cuts, burns, and rashes. Its petals can be infused into oils, salves, and teas, making it a must-have for herbal first-aid kits and natural wellness remedies.
Native Status: Native to Southern Europe, Calendula thrives in Georgia’s climate and is an adaptable choice for a wide range of gardens.
Pollinator Friendliness: A reliable source of nectar, Calendula supports pollinators throughout its blooming season, making it an essential addition to eco-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Calendula thrives in well-draining soil with consistent watering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and harvest petals regularly for culinary or medicinal use. It’s frost-tolerant and reseeds easily, ensuring vibrant blooms year after year.
Bring a pop of color, pollinator support, and medicinal value to your garden with Calendula—a radiant herb that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Calendula officinalis
Description: Calendula, also known as “Pot Marigold,” is a cheerful annual herb that brightens gardens with its vivid orange and yellow blooms. These daisy-like flowers bloom from spring to fall, adding a touch of sunshine to borders, containers, and herb gardens. Known for its versatility, Calendula is both an ornamental delight and a medicinal powerhouse.
Wildlife Benefits: Calendula’s blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, ensuring a thriving and biodiverse garden. Its long-lasting flowers also make it a favorite for cut flower arrangements.
Medicinal Benefits: Celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties, Calendula has been used for centuries to treat minor cuts, burns, and rashes. Its petals can be infused into oils, salves, and teas, making it a must-have for herbal first-aid kits and natural wellness remedies.
Native Status: Native to Southern Europe, Calendula thrives in Georgia’s climate and is an adaptable choice for a wide range of gardens.
Pollinator Friendliness: A reliable source of nectar, Calendula supports pollinators throughout its blooming season, making it an essential addition to eco-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Calendula thrives in well-draining soil with consistent watering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and harvest petals regularly for culinary or medicinal use. It’s frost-tolerant and reseeds easily, ensuring vibrant blooms year after year.
Bring a pop of color, pollinator support, and medicinal value to your garden with Calendula—a radiant herb that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.