Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis. Other Common Names: Marigold (though it should be noted that not all garden plants called marigold belong to the calendula family), bull flower, bull’s eyes, butterwort, death-flower, garden marigold, gold bloom, golden flower of Mary, holligold, , marsh marigold, Mary bud, Mary gowles, poet’s marigold, pot marigold, water dragon. Habitat: Calendula is native to Mediterranean countries, but has been naturalized in North America and Asia and now blooms in gardens throughout the world. This plant thrives in almost any soil type but prefers light to sandy and moderately rich, well-drained, soils. Calendula prefers full sun exposure