Calendula officinalis

Botanical Name: 
Calendula officinalis
Common Name: 
Marigold, Pot Marigold
Family: 
Asteraceae
Description: 

A perennial plant that is treated the same as an annual, green, strongly pungent, rough, lanceolate and slightly sticky leaves with bright yellow or bright orange flowers.

The flowers are daisy-shaped and can measure between 5-7cms across.

H: 30-50cm

Uses: 

Companion plant, beneficial plant which attracts 'good' insects, Medicinal / Herbal uses, as an annual for flower colour, in pots, it is edible petals can be used in salads etc, as a dye.

Propagation: 

By seed