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    Calendula
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    Our Price: $5.95

    ZONE: Annual
    EXPOSURE: Full Sun
    SIZE: 24"H x 9"S
    BLOOM: Orange, Spring - Summer

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    Calendula officinalis

     This hardy medicinal herb is in the same family as the chrysanthemum and sports daisy-like flowers that are packed with vitamins and potent medicinal benefits. Calendula can be used to flavor foods or to make dyes.

    Known as 'Herb of the Sun', Calendulas have been held in high religious and spiritual regard for centuries by the Greeks, Mayans, Hindus. Calendula flowers are commonly used to adorn the altars of deceased relatives during the Mexican Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. 

    Calendula is antiseptic, anti-fungal and has precursors for human hormones and Vitamin A, so it is strongly recommended by many holistic healers. Its gentle but potent ability to heal and reduce inflammation also makes it a wonderful addition to bath and beauty products, like bath infusions, face washes and shampoos. Taken internally as a soothing tea, it can also be used to treat stomach pain, inflamed lymph nodes and liver conditions.  
    Features
    Zones: Annual

    Size: 24"H x 9"S

    Light: Full sun

    Bloom: Orange, blooms Spring and Summer

    Uses: Revered for its potent medicinal benefits, Calendula is one of the best natural antiseptic and healing herbs in the garden. Used in many commercial first aid and skin care products. Easily grown, the flowers can be turned into a salve, a tea or simply mashed and applied to external injuries to speed the healing process and reduce inflammation. Also a wonderful bath infusion and soothing face rinse. Calendula also adds a culinary flair to salads and fruit dishes. This gentle herb makes a great saffron substitute.

    Tips: A hardy annual, Calendulas easily adapt to new environments, but prefer sunny, temperate climates. Sometimes referred to as "pot marigolds", they can be grown easily in containers or in the garden. Attractive to slugs and aphids, these are great companion plants for diverting the attention of hungry pests from your garden.


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    the blooms just keep on coming April 20, 2012
    Reviewer: Tiffany from Greensboro, NC United States  
    I ordered several of these last year and planted them in a raised bed plot. When I got them they already had buds. I planted them and they continued budding and blooming well into the fall. I read they are annuals so I didn't expect them to come back but perhaps because of our very mild winter they are back and just started blooming again! Big beautiful yellow flowers. I am very happy with them!

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