Calendula, Deja Vu

With their upright - mounding tendency, Calendula is often referred to as 'Pot Marigold'. They are as easy to grow as marigolds, however, DeJa Vu has larger blooms. This mix contains an appealing range of bloom sizes and the warm tones include pink, orange, yellow, and cream with burnt orange. Some blooms have contrasting dark lower petals and darker tips. The dried petals can be used to add color and interest in soups, salads, and rice pilaf. Try combining them with lemon or mint-flavored herbs to make a lovely herbal tea.

Flowers and leaves give a fresh, clean scent and are used as an antiseptic, food coloring and mild spice.

While Calendula does have edible flowers, they can be bitter (although once cooked the bitterness seems to fade away); it is grown more for its beauty and medicinal value, as it has a high resin content. Blossoms are rich in carotenoid for use as dye. For example, the petals make a nourishing cream for the skin, used as an aid in treating acne and cold sores. An infusion is good for digestion and is said to relieve colitis and symptoms of menopause, and a tea made from steeping the petals can be used as a rinse to lighten and brighten hair.

Calendulas tend to flower at the beginning of each month during the growing season. 

Calendula makes an attractive cut flower and can be grown in the vegetable garden to help with insect control.

Height 24-30 Inches

Characteristics & Attributes for Calendula officinalis