Calendula Flower Types. Calendula is herbaceous in the sense that the leaves and the stem above the level of the soil die at the end of the growing season. They also have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties too.
Calendulas produce a profusion of daisy-like single or double flowers on low bushy plants with slightly hairy aromatic foliage. It is probably native to southern Europe though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown and it may possibly be of garden origin. 16062021 Calendula Calendula officinalis is a short-lived perennial in warmer climates but it is usually grown as an annual flower in garden beds and containers.
The common name of Calendula is pot marigold.
The name calendula comes from the Latin word calendae which means little calendarthats because calendulas are so hearty they can bloom in almost every month of the year from May to early fall. Calendula or marigold which means the one who follows the sun is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean with robust stems and bright petals. The cheerful flowers are a traditional remedy for supporting the immune system. Calendulas have been used for herbal remedies for a long time.