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Can You Grow Calendula in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–11b

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in Georgia

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Calendulas in Georgia?

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