: 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