Calendula Seeds

1/4 Pound

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$5.95

1 Pound

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$12.95

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Quick Overview

Famous calendula grows to only 2 ft with orange to yellow blooms in mid-season. For the front of a meadow. Annual.

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Details

SKU	CALG
Common Name	Calendula or Pot Marigold
Botanical Name	Calendula officinalis
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Annual
Seeds Per Pound	72,575
Bloom Time	Summer to fall
Primary Flower Color	Orange, Yellow
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny
Estimated Mature Height	12-24 inches tall
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To	Europe
Native to	Europe
Ships As	Seed
Ideal Growing Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses	Containers, Showy Flowers, Extended Blooms
Edible?	Yes
Is It Storable?	Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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Description

Long a favorite of herbalists, calendula is also one of our edible flowers. During the Middle Ages, it was used to treat headaches and heart ailments. Also called “Pot Marigold”, it was an ingredient for puddings during the 16th and 17th century in Europe. Today, the flowers can be used to decorate cakes and salads. It is also currently one of the top herbs used for medicinal use, particularly in Europe. Flower petals are dried and used for teas. The medicinal qualities of this plant seem to indicate a strengthening of the immune system, and the preparations are used mostly for mouth and throat problems, such as sore throat. It is also helpful in encouraging healing of wounds.

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American Meadows Calendula Seeds

5.0

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Accurate instructions (3)
Attractive (3)
Hardy (3)
Healthy (3)

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4/24/2010

5.0

I buy these seeds every year!

By Ma Ma P

from Bend OR

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Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Hardy
Healthy

Cons

Best Uses

Garden
Patio

Comments about American Meadows Calendula Seeds:

I love using these seeds in pots on my patio. I also have a large bed of them in my herb garden. The flower petals are a beautiful addition to summer salads! Added to some almond oil they also make a lovely summer moisturizer. The seeds from American Meadows have an excellent germination rate. I've always been very please with everything I have ordered from them.

4/22/2010

5.0

Best result from seeds!

By Joy

from Thibodaux, LA

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Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Hardy
Healthy
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors
Patio
Pool Area

Comments about American Meadows Calendula Seeds:

Can't say enough about these calendulars. People stop to admire daily. Produces numerous seeds for collection and distribution to family and friends. Must say, I totally admire and love these plants/flowers.

3/26/2010

5.0

Great Value for prolific perennials

By Laura the soapmaker

from Caldwell, Id

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Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Edible
Fragrant
Hardy
Healthy
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Prolific Reseeder

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors

Comments about American Meadows Calendula Seeds:

Calendula is an easy to grow, easy to care-for wildflower. It covers the ground and keeps other weeds down, is water thrifty, and reseeds without any help from humans or mowing. Calendula is attractive, edible, and a great investment for soapmakers and crafters. Calendula has a tendency to escape beds and enter lawns if seeds are not collected at season's end. Plants require sun and do only fairly in part shade. Dry, poor soil is no match for Caldendula. Seeds are large and easy to plant. There are multiple calendula species, colors, petal configurations, so breeding true is difficult: enjoy variety!

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