Calendula offinalis (Calendula, Orange: Ball's Orange)
The orange eye-catching flower can be your garden’s gemstone if you pay special heed to the environment it requires to bloom smoothly. Native to Europe, Calendula Officinalis is widely used for fragrances, Salads, and some medical purposes. Super attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and bumblebees, Ball’s Orange is one of the world’s elegant flowers that can make any garden a center of attention for spectators.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 3,625 | 143 |
| 1/4LB | 14,500 | 571 |
| 1/2LB | 29,000 | 1,143 |
| 1LB | 58,000 | 2,285 |
| 5LB | 290,000 | 11,425 |
Scientific Name: Calendula Offinalis
Common Name: Ball’s Orange
Plant Type: Short-Lived Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Southern Europe
Full Growth Height: 2 ft
Width in Across: 1-1.5 ft
Zone: 2-11
Exposure: Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Blooming Season: Spring
Pollinator: Bees, Insects
Flower: Hairy, Showy
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees
Flower Color: Orange, Gold
Tolerate: Deer, Drought
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Sand, Clay, Loam
Uses: Edible as salad and medicinal herb