Caltha palustris

Marsh Marigold


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers
  • Glossy green leaves
  • Often used in water or bog gardens
  • Attracts pollinators
Native
Native
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Shade
Full Shade
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun

Great plant for along stream banks and near water gardens. Glossy heart-shaped leaves with large yellow flowers bloom from early spring to early summer. Clumping habit, can form large patches.



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun to light shade and organically rich, consistently moist soil. Tolerates standing water in spring during blooming season. Mature plants can be divided or propagate by seed.


Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-7
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Native
  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Full Shade
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover
  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Wet Soil/Wetlands