And it is so easy to grow! It grows like a weed in my garden, I have to make sure not to let it go to seed if I want to plant anything else. Here, it flowers year-round. I have lots of seeds I collected a couple years ago and would be happy to send some.

I don't have an answer as this is first time I tried them along with Larkspur and Bachelor Buttons. All were started outside early April. Calendula are about 6-7" too. They must have grown some in past month but aren't near forming buds. One Larkspur left that germinated got pounded into ground last night by thunderstorm. Bachelor Buttons are tall skinny things, again, not even a flower bud yet. I won't pinch for fear of them keeling over. I'm embarassed I can't get these things to grow. On the other hand, the seeds and I seem to cooperate well on Agastache! Calendula like cool growing conditions and we've had beating sun 80s some days here. You might still have enough cool temps for them to grow better.

Hi Martha, These are an old variety, maybe from the thirties or forties. They are an OP heirloom. I've grown these in my garden for years, they are generally faithful reseeders, but they are not heavy reseeders. I potted up the few seedlings I found this Spring and am growing them in a container--they just started to bloom about two weeks ago. Wait until all the seeds in the head are entirely brown before harvesting them. It takes patience as they are not fast to mature their seed. T

Oh sierra how gorgeous! I am drooling! I'm seeing a pattern here! :O) They must dig the cold. Although Oklahoma's probably not too cool, right Lisa? Maybe I'll try them this fall. Carrie, I am just now getting into marigolds! I always poopooed them, but given my experience with winter sowing, I am seeing annuals in a whole new light! I wsed some beautiful tall creamy light yellow ones that are just starting to bloom! Thanks so much everyone Sarah