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Plant guide

Pot marigold

Calendula officinalis

No known issue found

Not listed as a hazard in the sources reviewed. That is not proof of safety: watch for chewing, and check fertilisers and pesticides separately.

Also calledCalendula
Habitannual
Lightfull sun, part sun
Watermedium
Smallest containerabout 3 L (1 gal)
Safety reviewed2026-10-12

Calendula only. French and African marigolds (Tagetes) are different plants.

Sources

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