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Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water. Companions: Tomato, Common bean.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium
Nectarattracts pollinators
Pollenattracts pollinators

Companions

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceSeeds germinate and seedlings emerge after the last spring frost when soil temperatures consistently reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically begins about 60 days after emergence and can continue for several months.
fruitingFruits (seeds) develop and mature approximately 30 days after flowering begins.
senescencePlants begin to senesce and die back with the onset of the first autumn frost.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, hoverflies, lacewings, ladybugs
Can host pestsaphids, slugs, snails
Can host diseasespowdery mildew, leaf spot