Calendula, Mixed
Calendula officinalis
Family: Asteraceae
Annual, self-seeding, sometimes a short-lived perennial. Native
to southern Europe. If we were to grow but one medicinal plant,
this would be it. Calendula flowers are a premier antiseptic and
healing agent when made into salve, succus, tincture or simply masticated
and applied to the injury. Inhibits inflammation, promotes formation
of granulation tissue in wounds. This heirloom strain produces
a lovely combination of single and double, yellow and orange flowers.
It is a strong, diverse cultivar which we have always used to make our
medicines. This is the Calendula we will send you if you do not designate
preference. Beautiful. Cultivation: Easy.
Direct seed in garden, or grow as a container plant. Space
plants 6 inches apart. Flowers to 18 inches tall. Requires
only 40 to 50 days from germination to the first flower.
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