Common names

Calendula, Pot Marigold

Plant Family

Asteraceae

North American Native

No (native to southern Europe; widely cultivated worldwide)

Description/Taxonomy

Calendula produces bright orange to yellow daisy-like flowers with a mild, resinous scent. The genus name comes from the Latin calendae, meaning "little calendar," referring to its long flowering season.

History

Historically valued in European and Middle Eastern herbal traditions for skin healing and culinary use, calendula petals were also used as a saffron substitute.

Parts Used

Flowers (petals and whole blooms)

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Cultivation

Calendula is an easy-to-grow annual that prefers cooler weather and will self-seed in favorable conditions.

Advantages

Attracts pollinators, edible petals, medicinal properties, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance.

Constituents

Flavonoids, carotenoids (including lutein), triterpenoids, saponins, and essential oils.

Herbal and Medicinal Uses

Used in salves, teas, and tinctures for skin healing, soothing inflammation, and supporting wound recovery. Often incorporated in skincare products for its gentle, restorative effects.