Common Name   CALENDULA     CALENDULA OFFICINALIS   Zone   Without object   Type   Annual   Dimension   Height : 30 to 50 cm. - spread 30 cm.   Site   Sunny.   Soil   Tolerates all soils except very damp ones.   Harvest   The young leaves. The flowers, after blooming.   Conservation   Dry the petals at low temperature. Let macerate in oil.   Culinary use   Use the flower petals to lightly color and flavour rice, fish soups, soft cheeses, butters, omelettes and pastries.   Use the leaves to garnish salads and stews.       Landscaping   Very nice yellow, to flashy orange, colored flowers. DECORATION: The dried petals will give a nice decorative touch in a pot-porri.     Interior plant   Without object   Uses   Soon!