Common marigold (Calendula officinalis) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: common marigold, golds, goldes, goldings, goldins, Jack-on-horseback, marybuds, Mary’s gold, pot marigold, rod’s gold, ruddes, ruddles, Scotch marigold, souvenir or yellow goldes.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: common marigold, golds, goldes, goldings, goldins, Jack-on-horseback, marybuds, Mary’s gold, pot marigold, rod’s gold, ruddes, ruddles, Scotch marigold, souvenir, yellow goldes
Scientific name: Calendula officinalis
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Common marigold (Calendula officinalis) – Buendia22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Common marigold (Calendula officinalis) – Fanghong, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
