Calendula

About Calendula

Daisies whose petals can be used in salads. Use in soups and stews for color and flavor. Prefers cooler temperatures, so appreciates filtered sun. Cold-tolerant, providing nonstop color from spring through first frost. Deadhead for rebloom in late summer. Yellow and orange varieties have higher resin levels, making them ideal for lotions and creams. May self-seed.