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Can You Grow Calendula in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 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

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in Oregon

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Calendulas in Oregon?

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