Marsh Marigold
$54.99
Bright yellow spring flowers appear on Caltha palustris at pond edges, in rain gardens, and wherever soil stays consistently wet.
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Description
Bright yellow flowers appear from April through June with green, heart-shaped leaves. Caltha palustris forms clumps along pond edges, in shallow water, and in wet rain gardens, where the flowers provide pollen and nectar for insects.
Plant in full sun to partial shade and keep the soil consistently wet. Afternoon shade can reduce summer dormancy in hot conditions. The leaves are toxic if eaten raw and should not be consumed uncooked.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Synonyms | Marsh Marigold, Populago palustris, Trollius palustris |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Yellow |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Rain Garden, Pond Margin, Water Garden |
| Type | Aquatic |
| Use for | Naturalizing, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | marsh marigold, yellow marsh marigold, cowslip |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23087903, ZWCALPA0008PT, 201832178, 201847423, 201811292, 44225, 201767082, 44017 |
| Usps | Bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers open in spring., It thrives at pond edges and in rain gardens., Full sun to partial shade and constantly wet soil suit it best. |
| Propagation | Sow seed as soon as it is ripe, or divide established clumps in late summer or early spring. |
| Pests | No serious insect problems are reported. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew and rust may occur. |
| Pruning | Cut back the plant after flowering. |
| Hazardous information | The leaves are toxic if eaten raw, so do not consume them uncooked. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil constantly wet or place the crown in shallow water. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun to partial shade, with afternoon shade in hot summers. |
| Common Name | Marsh Marigold |