Is Field Marigold safe for pets?

Yes, Field Marigold (Calendula Arvensis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Field Marigold easy to care for?

Field Marigold has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun light.

Can Field Marigold grow indoors?

Field Marigold is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Field Marigold (Calendula Arvensis) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Calendula arvensis is an annual herbaceous plant in the daisy family, native to central and southern Europe.

Last updated: February 2026

Field Marigold

Calendula Arvensis

Calendula arvensis is an annual herbaceous plant in the daisy family, native to central and southern Europe.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Field Marigold

Jan

Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Calendula