Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis 'Apricot Twist'
Asteraceae
Other names
Calendula
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Annual
Biocultural value
In the Knight's Tale, Chaucer depicts Jealousy in the temple of Venus as "wearing of Marigolds a yellow band." Flower petals are added to salads, used as garnishes, or added to rice as a saffron substitute. Leaves have been eaten as a potherb. Ointments made from flower petals are excellent first-aid treatments for skin cuts and abrasions.
Location
Source of plant
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Description
Compact plants produce profusions of double petaled creamy apricot colored flowers. Plants reach 10 in height.
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Special characteristics
medicinal/pharmaceutical, food, other ethnobotanical uses