pot marigold

noun

: a calendula (Calendula officinalis) grown especially for ornament

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Sometimes called pot marigold, calendula produces cheerful flowers in shades of cream, yellow, and orange. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026 Calendula Also known as pot marigold, calendula (Calendula officinalis) begins blooming with cheerful, daisy-like orange and yellow flowers in late spring and doesn't stop until late summer. Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 May 2026 Often called pot marigold, calendula can be grown as a winter annual in frost-free regions (USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11) for vibrant winter blooms. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025 Calendula: Also called pot marigold, this blossom lends a verdant, almost medicinal bitterness. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pot marigold was in 1760

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“Pot marigold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot%20marigold. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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