This annual herb is also known as pot marigold. The name Calendula officinalis comes from Latin and means "the first day of the month".
The flowers are yellow to golden-orange in color and blooms in June. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall.
Calendula can be planted in a sunny location or in a shady location in rich, well-drained soil. Harvest the flowers on a dry day when they are open, and the leaves when they are young.
