Common Name :Calendula Officinalis Orange, pot marigold Family :Asteraceae[compositae] Order : Asterales Type :Hardy annuals, perennials & sub-shrubs Origin/Found in:Mediterranean region-Iron Suitable for :Borders, cut flowers Height : 12 inches to 2 feet tall Spread : 1.3 feet wide Foliage : Evergreen, narrow, long Varieties : Mandarin, Geisha girl Light requirement & care: Sunny, open, any [poor] soil, & well drained soil Propagation: From seeds Pests & diseases: Caterpillars eat leaves, powdery mildew, rust may occur
Photographs: Sridher Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Kodaikanal, Tamil nadu, India
