Calendula Flower Yellow. The leaves and stems contain other carotenoids mostly lutein 80 zeaxanthin 5 and. Yellow Double Calendula Flower on White Background.
These brightly colored yellow and orange flowers bloom about every month of the year. Petals are used in cooking and were used as yellow coloring in cheeses and butters in. The flowers range in color from yellow to a vibrant orange.
While there may be a degree of hesitation about identifying Calendula when plants are young once the flowers emerge identification is easy.
Orange petals surrounding large lime green centers make this plant very different from typical calendula cultivars. These brightly colored yellow and orange flowers bloom about every month of the year. Commonly called the pot marigold Calendula officinalis the calendula flower has long been a staple in British cottage gardens. Calendulas are native to Western Europe southwestern Asia Macaronesia and the Mediterranean region.