Meet the plants: Calendula

Calendula is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plant. Sometimes called pot marigold, this flower symbolizes endurance, which makes sense since this flower blooms from early spring till frost. The word Calendula, comes from calendar because it blooms every month of the year and historically was able to fill church altars with flowers. Calendula also warms our hearts toward others inspiring us to be compassionate to our fellow beings.