Calendula Seeds | Heirloom Open Pollinated | Easy Edible Medicinal Flower

Description

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is not just a pretty face—it’s known for its edible petals, skin-soothing properties, and tough-as-nails resilience in poor soil and cooler temps.

Whether you’re tucking them between veggies or harvesting petals for homemade salves and teas, these plants keep blooming with regular deadheading.

🌱 Why you’ll love them:
• Grows fast and easy—great for beginners
• Loved by bees & butterflies
• Edible petals—perfect for salads or tea
• Medicinal properties—popular for DIY skin care
• Self-sows gently for next year’s garden

🌿 Seed Info:
• Variety: Calendula officinalis
• Type: Open-Pollinated
• Growth Habit: Bushy mounds, 18–24″ tall
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Bloom Time: Spring through frost
• Days to Germinate: 5–15
• Direct Sow or Start Indoors