Calendula officinalis
Family: Asteraceae
Annual, self-seeding, sometimes a short-lived perennial. Native
to southern Europe. If we were to grow but one medicinal plant,
this would be it. Calendula flowers are a premier antiseptic and
healing agent when made into salve, succus, tincture or simply masticated
and applied to the injury. Inhibits inflammation, promotes formation
of granulation tissue in wounds. The flowers, when boiled,
yield a bright yellow-orange dye. Cultivation: Easy.
Direct seed in garden, or grow as a container plant. Space
plants 6 inches apart. Flowers to 18 inches tall. Requires
only 40 to 50 days from germination to the first flower.
Calendula, Mixed This heirloom strain produces a lovely
combination of single and double, yellow and orange flowers. It is
a strong, diverse cultivar which we have always used to make our medicines.
Calendula, Orange This strain produces predominently orange
flowers, measuring up to 3 inches in diameter. They are exceptionally
pretty, and make excellent medicine. If you have grown Calendula for years,
and through over-familiarity have ceased to be enthralled by its beauty,
these will serve to reawaken your appreciation.
Calendula, Yellow This strain produces mid-sized, highly
resinous, yellow flowers with light centers . Like the sun, they are strongly
antiseptic. Beautiful.
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