Giant Marsh Marigold, Great Marsh Marigold, Caltha palustris subsp. polypetala
Resembling giant buttercups, Caltha polypetala (Giant Marsh Marigold) is a herbaceous perennial prized for its clusters of large, brilliant golden flowers, up to 2 in. (5 cm). They boast up to 40 showy stamens in their center. Blooming from early spring to summer, they are held well above the foliage of long-stalked, rounded green leaves which tend to get smaller as they progress up the stem. A harbinger of spring, Giant Marsh Marigold is one of the earliest to bloom, kicking off the growing season with colorful blooms.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Caltha |
| Common names | Marsh Marigold |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, 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 | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Midwest, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon, Washington, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Caltha |
| Common names | Marsh Marigold |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, 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 | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Midwest, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon, Washington, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Caltha polypetala (Giant Marsh Marigold) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Caltha polypetala (Giant Marsh Marigold) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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