: 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