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
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