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Field Marigold (Calendula arvensis) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Field Marigold

(Calendula arvensis)

Field Marigold (Calendula arvensis)

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Climate Requirements for Lindenhurst, New York

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 0" - 91" 41" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 58°F - 116°F 83°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 5°F - 61°F 24°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Calendula arvensis, commonly known as Field Marigold, is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region, including central and southern Europe, and has been introduced to many parts of the world. It typically grows 4 to 20 inches tall and features lance-shaped leaves. The plant bears bright yellow to yellow-orange flowers that are particularly showy in the spring and early summer. Field Marigold thrives in a variety of habitats including agricultural land, disturbed sites, and coastal areas, where it often forms dense patches.

Field Marigold is valued for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers which can add a splash of color to wildflower gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an edible flower in culinary applications. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and is tolerant of a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal water once established. However, it can self-seed prolifically, which contributes to its potential invasiveness outside its native range. In some regions, it is considered a weed due to its aggressive growth habits.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-2.5 feet
  • Width: 1.25-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Mediterranean region, including agricultural land, disturbed sites, and coastal areas

Other Names

Common Names: Wild Marigold, Wild Calendula

Scientific Names: Calendula arvensis, Calendula aegyptiaca, Calendula aegyptiaca, Calendula aegyptiaca subsp. aegyptiaca, Calendula aegyptiaca subsp. crista-galli, Calendula aegyptiaca subsp. suberostris, Calendula aegyptiaca var. aegyptiaca, Calendula aegyptiaca var. crista-galli, Calendula aegyptiaca var. exalata-longirostris

GBIF Accepted Name: Calendula arvensis