Calendula: Alpha

• Edible Flower: Calendula
• Type: Alpha
  
• Palate Profile: 
  • Tangy
  • Slightly bitter

Story: Bright Petals, Bold Purpose

These sunburst-orange blooms may look delicate, but they bring some serious personality to the plate. Known also as pot marigold or Scotch marigold, Alpha calendula is prized not just for its beauty, but for its bold, tangy flavor and herbal uses dating back centuries.

Scatter the petals fresh into salads, fold them into baked goods, or steep them for tea—they add color, a touch of gentle bitterness, and a little garden magic wherever they go. (Pro tip: skip the flower base and use just the petals for best flavor.) Alpha is more than an edible flower—it’s a bright little workhorse, both pretty and purposeful.