Calendula Ivory Princess Seeds
An easy to grow, edible and medicinal plant that makes a great cut flower.
The creamy buff petals of the Ivory Princess Calendula is a calming alternative to the traditional orange variety. is often used medicinally, as a tea to help with sore throat. To do this, dry the petals, and then either steep the petals in boiling water (1 teaspoon per cup of water) for 15 minutes.
Includes 25 seeds
The creamy buff petals of the Ivory Princess Calendula is a calming alternative to the traditional orange variety. is often used medicinally, as a tea to help with sore throat. To do this, dry the petals, and then either steep the petals in boiling water (1 teaspoon per cup of water) for 15 minutes.
Includes 25 seeds
Plant Info
Botanical Name
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Calendula officinalis
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Height
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2-3 ft when full grown |
Spacing
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9" between plants
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Light
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Full sun or part shade
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Zone
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Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
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Kids & Pets & Deer
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Edible, and Deer Resistant |
Climate
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Heat-loving |
Water
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Drought tolerant |
Indoor & Pots
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Grows well in containers outside |
Growing Info
Stick in the dirt 1/8" deep, 2" apart. Water gently & regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 9" | |
Find a place that gets mostly sun, good soil is not important to this one | |
Spring, after last frost, or start inside 6 weeks earlier | |
All summer! | |
Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells. Pick the flowers regularly to encourage more blooms | |
Avid self-seeder. It is also used as a skin balm to help with sunburn or poison ivy. To make a balm, fill a glass jar with dried Calendula flowers, and fill to cover the flowers with jojoba oil. Cover and let steep for 3-4 weeks before straining |
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