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Can You Grow Calendula in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 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

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in Rhode Island

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Calendulas in Rhode Island?

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