| Common Names |
Calendula, Pot Marigold |
| Family |
Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) |
| Origin |
Mediterranean region |
| Plant Type |
Flowering Medicinal Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Annual (self-seeding) |
| Food Forest Layer |
Herb / Groundcover Layer |
| Mature Size |
12–24 in tall and wide |
| Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Spring through Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
50–60 days from seed |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 3–11 (grown as annual) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Blooms spring through frost; sensitive to extreme heat |
