Joclark's Garden
Pot Marigold
Genus: Calendula.
Species: Calendula officinalis.
Planted herb gardne Jul 08.
Colourfull self-seeding hardy annual.
Large bright orange or yellow single & double flowers mid-summer to late autumn, yield a dye & can be dried to give colour to pot-pourri.
Any soil, full sun.
H: up to 30-45 cm.
Culinary: flowers have a slightly peppery flavour & can be added to salads, soups & rice dishes etc. for both flavour & colour.
