Calendula maritima (Fiorrancia Marittimo, Sea Marigold)
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Calendula |
Species | maritima |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Sicily, in the Trapani region. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 20-40 cm |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A critically endangered plant with stems and leaves coated in short, sticky hairs. Older stems branch and droop to the ground with flowers that resemble a small yellow daisy. |
Habitat | Nitrogen-rich areas close to the sea growing on decaying sea grass. |
Leaf Description | Strong smelling egg scented spear shaped leaves. |
Flower Description | Small yellow flowers 3-5 cm in diameter. |