Outsidepride 1 lb. Annual Calendula Pot Marigold Flower Seeds Mix - Non-GMO, Easy to Grow, Attracts Pollinators - Perfect for Garden Beds, Borders & Container Planting

Calendula Mix Calendula flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies and beneficial insects such as ladybugs, hoverflies, and lacewings with their sweet nectar! Calendula (Calendula Officinalis Mix) The Calendula wildflower seed produces an annual or short-lived herbaceous perennial that grows from 16 - 24 inches tall. The flowers are daisy-like and come in colors of orange or yellow with single or double rows of petals. Calendula seeds grow easily and the flowers make a great addition to any garden, offering both flowers and foliage that are edible. The Calendula plant has terrific pest-fighting abilities as well. Its flowers attract good bugs into the garden and help repel the less desirous bugs. Also called Pot Marigold, Calendula grows quickly from wild flower seed, blooms heavily, and then dies with the first heavy frost. It will grow in all regions of North America. Calendula flowers are long-lasting cut, and they attract bees and butterflies. Pot Marigolds perform the best in cool weather, and they can grow fall-spring in mild winter areas Calendula seed | Mix How to Grow Sow Pot Marigold seeds in cell packs, press into soil and lightly cover. Kept at 70F, germination averages 7 - 14 days. Or direct sow seeds into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost has passed in the spring. Lightly cover the flower seeds with peat moss, and sow 6 seeds per foot. Thin to 8 - 12 inches apart. These plants prefer full sun, moderate water, and almost any soil with good drainage will work. Flower Specifications Sowing Rate: 7 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 18 pounds per acre Depth: Lightly cover with peat moss Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days Keep moist until germination Height: 16- 24 inches USDA Zones: 3 - 10 Season: Annual Attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects Used to Spice Things Up! Calendula has a tangy, peppery taste and is often used in soups and salads.