Calendula officinalis Pot marigold (Compositae)

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Calendula officinalis
Pot marigold
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The Calendula officinalis plant species is found in S. Europe. A garden escape in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pot marigold.

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Latin Name:  Calendula officinalis
Common Name:  Pot marigold
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  The original habitat is obscure but it is found as a garden escape on waste, cultivated and arable land and along roadsides[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained soil[200]. Prefers a sunny or partially sunny position[4, 15, 200]. Flowers best when grown in a poor soil[108]. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.5 to 8.3. The pot marigold is a very ornamental plant that is commonly grown in the flower garden, and occasionally as a culinary herb, there are some named varieties[183]. When well-sited it usually self-sows freely and will maintain itself if allowed[1, 4]. The flowers are sensitive to variations in temperature and dampness, closing when it is dark and when rain is expected[7, 244]. All parts of the plant are pungently scented[245]. The growing plant attracts hoverflies to the garden, the young of which are fairly efficient eaters of aphids[24, 201]. The flowers are attractive to bees[108]. Marigolds are good companion plants, they grow well with tomatoes[14]. Cucumber mosaic disease and powdery mildew can cause problems with this plant[188].

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