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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Probably the Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Oopsy Daisy Calendula (Pot Marigold) Seeds
Calendula officinalis
Planting Calendula
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 5–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date; recommended for cold climates. |
| Direct Sow | Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Early spring for summer bloom and late summer for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°–85°F. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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