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Pot marigold

Calendula officinalis

Annual flowering herb whose petals are used as a culinary garnish and mild saffron substitute.

Family

Asteraceae

Temperature

16-26°C (absolute 8-30°C)

Rainfall

500-800mm (absolute 300-2500mm)

Soil pH

5.5-7 (absolute 4.5-8.3)

Soil types

Well-drained fertile loamy soils