Western Marsh Marigold, White Marsh Marigold, Elks-Lip
Sprouting up along receding snowbanks, Caltha leptosepala (Western Marsh Marigold) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial prized for its buttercup-like, white flowers, 1.4 in. (4 cm), adorned with masses of yellow stamens. Blooming from late spring to late summer, they are usually borne singly, one flower per stem, but clusters of 2-3 can appear. The blossoms open over long-stalked, heart-shaped, glossy dark green leaves with wavy margins. Perfect for small ponds in areas where summers do not get too hot.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Caltha |
| Common names | Marsh Marigold |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Washington, Idaho, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Southwest, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Rocky Mountains, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Caltha |
| Common names | Marsh Marigold |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Washington, Idaho, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Southwest, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Rocky Mountains, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Caltha leptosepala (Western Marsh Marigold) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Caltha leptosepala (Western Marsh Marigold) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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