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Awakening the pond in spring, Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial prized for its clusters of brilliant yellow flowers, up to 2 in. (5 cm), resembling buttercups. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, they open over the succulent heart or kidney-shaped, rich green leaves, which tend to get smaller as they progress up the stem. The blossoms give way to seed pods that split open when ripe to disperse the seeds. This harbinger of spring is one of the first marginal to bloom. The flower buds may be cooked and pickled in vinegar as a caper substitute. The leaves are sometimes used as potherbs but require several short boilings to remove the poisonous elements. They should not be eaten raw.
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Caltha |
Common names | Marsh Marigold |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | High |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Tennessee, United Kingdom, United States, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Caltha |
Common names | Marsh Marigold |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | High |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Tennessee, United Kingdom, United States, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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