Calendula – Ball’s Orange

Description

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a flowering annual that is native to the Mediterranean region. Described as Ball’s Orange, this variety of calendula blooms orange flowers with multiple layers of thin petals. Calendula is great for beds, borders, and pollinator gardens. The flowers’ petals are also suitable for human consumption.

Optimum growing conditions & facts:

• SEASON | summer to fall
• SPACING | 12-18 in. apart
• SUN EXPOSURE | full sun
• MOISTURE | moderate
• HEIGHT | 12-24 in.
• DIAMETER | 2-3 in.
• OZ./1000 SQ. FT. | 7
• LBS./ACRE | 18