species 25,787 observations
Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Field notes
Supports All
104
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Virginian Tiger Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth, Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth, Stalk Borer Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
16
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Transverse-banded Flower Fly
84
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Heat Humidity Rabbits
- Habit
- Mounding
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.