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Asteraceae
Golden Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Joy and constancy.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Calendula
- Native to
- Southern Europe
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- Annual
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, average
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- Annual
Did you know
- The name calendula comes from the Latin 'calendae' meaning first day of the month, as it blooms nearly year-round in mild climates.
- Calendula petals have been used as a saffron substitute to color foods, cheeses, and butter.
- It has been used medicinally for over 800 years, with documented antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The flowers close up at night and on cloudy days, earning them the folk name 'poor man's barometer.'
- Shakespeare mentioned marigold (calendula) multiple times, including in The Winter's Tale.
Color meanings
0
Warmth
1
Creativity
2
Winning grace