Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Calendula
- Species:
- Calendula officinalis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, yellow
Native Range
United States: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni), stalk borer moth (Papaipema nebris), Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth (Trichordestra legitima), Unadilla humeralis, Virginia Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with well-drained soils