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Sign up freeCalendula officinalis
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Bees
Bumblebees
Butterflies
Pest controlCool-season annual (or short-lived perennial in mild climates). Edible petals; medicinal traditions in salves and teas. Deadhead for steady bloom, or let a few set seed for next year.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining soil, moderately fertile. Tolerates poor soil. pH 6.0-7.5. Drought-tolerant once established.
Cichorium intybus (Sugarloaf)
vegetableA fellow Asteraceae — similar growing habits to Calendula
