Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an annual plant with cheerful yellow-orange flowers, valued both ornamentally and medicinally.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an annual plant with cheerful yellow-orange flowers, valued both ornamentally and medicinally. The petals are used in creams, ointments and teas, known for their soothing and skin-healing properties. The plant flowers abundantly and for a long period, from summer to autumn, and self-seeds readily. It prefers sun and ordinary soils, and is very easy to grow. The edible flowers can decorate salads, and the plant attracts pollinators while deterring some pests.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Difficulty | Ușor |
| Colour | Portocaliu, Galben |
| Placement | Exterior |
