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Calendula I think, pot marigold, very easy to grow from seed and will seed itself around the garden. I like them, always bright and cheerful

Oh yes! looks like marigolds!

Calendula I agree Pamg. Mine self seed all over the place every year, which I don't mind one bit, I just pull up the ones I don't want.
I've also heard them called 'English Marigolds'

Yes thats them, mine are flowering as well, as said they do spread well and mainly by themselves, lol....

Mine has succombed to the very wet weather. Can I send my tortoises round to you, Fran, so they can have a snack :)

thank you all! now I can look up care - though they seem to be able to take care of themselves!

Want some plants, Gee? Sure there's enough here to share. if you'd message me your address, I'll see what I can do

It's good to have some in the greenhouse Fran it's said they keep Aphids away .......

I think you'll be interested to know they are edible, hence the name pot marigold......put it into google to be sure its the same plant before you dare try it....

Gosh, is that true Amy? Must give them a try :)

Yes its true I always plant some in my G'houses amongst my cucumbers and the tomato's and since doing that I don't get infested with that horrible whitefly or the red spidermite..

Thanks for the tip!