Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Uses: Culinary/Medicinal/Beverage/Aromatic
Duration: Annual
When to Sow: Spring
Ease of Germination: Easy
(Pot marigold) Flower petals give delicate flavour and strong colour to salads, omelettes and cheese, and is used as a saffron substitute for rice. Invaluable in first-aid skin lotions and ointments.