Calendula (high resin true medicinal) (Calendula officinalis). Annual. 40-50 days to maturity. Full sun. Barely cover seed and keep moist and warm until germination, which takes about a week. Free shipping on orders over $32. Flower petals are used medicinally. Stems and leaves may also be used. Pick flowers after the dew dries and use fresh or dry for later. Calendula flower is taken internally as an antispasmodic, to initiate menstrual periods, to reduce fever, for treating cancer, and for inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa. Calendula has also been used orally for gastric and duodenal ulcers and dysmenorrhea. Externally, calendula flower is used as an anti-inflammatory and for poorly healing wounds and leg ulcers. It is also used topically for nosebleeds, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, proctitis, and conjunctivitis. (medical usage data: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database; NaturalDatabase.com). 20 heirloom seeds. 100% natural, grown without chemicals heirloom seed. Free shipping on orders over $34.