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herbaceous layer
calendula
calendula officinalis
the beginner's insectary: sow once, deadhead sometimes, and it flowers from april to the frosts while confusing root pests below.
functions
insectarypest confusermedicinalpollinator forage
light
full sun
moisture
moderate
soil
any reasonable soil
season
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for calendula — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see calendula on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around calendula
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- herbaceous
- calendula — the anchor
- root
- garlic
works inside: insectary strip · pest confusion planting · keyhole bed · three sisters planting · banker plants