Plant family: Asteraceae

Genus: Calendula

Species: officinalis

 600 mg packet

Plant type: Annual

Colors: Yellow, Orange 

Bloom time: Spring through Summer. Blooms repeatedly.

Texture: Medium

Growth rate: Fast

Height: 8" - 14"

Width: 10" - 14" 

Light requirements: Full sun

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, rich soil with a ph of 5.5-7.5.

Care: Plant established plants 6"- 9" apart. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Dead head to keep plants neat and prevent self seeding. Remove plants at first frost.

Pests and diseases: Powdery mildew, Leaf Spot, Cabbage Loopers, Slugs, Aphids.

Good companions: Sedums, Cockscomb, Pin Cushion Flower.

Propagation: Can be sown directly into the garden in the fall or after the last frost or sown indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost. Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and lightly cover. Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy. Germination will take places in 10-14 days @ 70f. Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.