Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Calendula

Species:

Calendula maroccana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures (15-20°C) with light exposure. Surface sow or lightly cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI