Calendula flower: Calendula plant description Pot marigold or

Calendula plant description Pot marigold or calendula ( Calendula officinalis) is an annual or sometimes biennial plant with erect stems up to 40 – 70cm. tall. It has a deep taproot. The leaves are alternate, petiolate, oblong, spatulate, margins entire or with few teeth, and hairy. Calendula officinalis , Mary's gold, common marigold, the pot marigold, Scotch marigold, or ruddles, [2] is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe, but its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it is widely naturalised. A calendula plant or flowering herb reseeds easily, so it is considered an annual. A lot of care can stunt or slow calendula's growth. Learn how to grow and care for Calendula , a showy hardy annual with aromatic foliage and daisy-like flowers. Find out about its benefits, varieties, and tips for success.