Origin: Introduced US Wildflower Other Common Names: Scotch Marigold, Pot, Marigold, Marigold, Calendula, Ruddles Duration: Annual Bloom Time: Summer Height: 12 in to 24 in Spacing: 12 in to 15 in Light: Full Sun Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry USDA Zone: 3a-9b Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below soil surface at 70F and water. Seeds Per Oz: 3900 This old-fashioned flower has a long history as both an ornamental garden plant and as an herb. When dried, the petals of Calendula flowers provide a culinary substitute for saffron; in times past, they were used to give a rich color to cheese or butter. Medicinal uses included treatments for measles and smallpox, as well as for dressing wounds on the battlefield. As well as being the traditional flower for October birthdays, calendula symbolizes sorrow and sympathy.

• 500 English Marigold Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Jumbo Seed Packet

500 English Marigold Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Jumbo Seed Packet