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Can You Grow Calendula in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Calendula grows well here and is one of the easiest, most useful companion flowers — it reseeds freely.

Plant zones

2a–11b

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in Connecticut

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Calendula

Calendula (pot marigold) is a cheerful, easy annual flower with edible petals — a pollinator magnet and a classic companion plant that repels pests throughout the garden.

Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4 weeks earlier. Deadhead to keep it blooming. Edible petals brighten salads and are used in natural salves.

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Gardening in Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in Connecticut?

Calendula grows well here and is one of the easiest, most useful companion flowers — it reseeds freely.

What zone is Connecticut?

Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Calendulas in Connecticut?

Plant Calendulas Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).