Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) loves sun and moist soil. This cool-season plant grows 1 to 2 feet tall, and the flowers are edible. Consider this annual for your butterfly garden, or use in containers or as a border flower. The bright yellow or orange flowers of pot marigold first appear in early summer.
Flower of the Day: Pot Marigold
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Pot Marigolds bloom last up to eight weeks in the summer and are a quick to grow plant.
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