Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Pest repellent
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the Mediterranean basin, calendula is a decumbent to erect plant, famous for its vibrant flowers that bloom for much of the year. In a food forest, it significantly aids biological control, as its abundant pollen supply attracts hoverflies and other natural pest predators. It adapts well to various soils and self-sows easily, filling niches in the herbaceous layer.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous up to 50 cm
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Harvest — Planting
- May — Harvest — Planting
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest — Planting
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: It has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, being widely used in the treatment of skin conditions.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the pot marigold grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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