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Calendula officinalis Pot marigold (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ from spring to early summer and again in September. The seed germinates best in darkness and usually within 1 - 2 weeks at 21°c[138]. The plant often self-sows freely.
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