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

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Calendula officinalis
Height	2-3 ft when full grown
Spacing	9" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Edible, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat-loving
Water	Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	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"
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets mostly sun, good soil is not important to this one
When to Plant	Spring, after last frost, or start inside 6 weeks earlier
When to Expect Blooms	All summer!
Care Instructions	Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells. Pick the flowers regularly to encourage more blooms
Extra Credit	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