Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Calendula

Species:

Calendula palaestina

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, beneficial insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at soil temperatures of 15-20°C. Light is not required for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI