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Marsh Marigold

Caltha Palustris

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Overview

Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), an herbaceous perennial, thrives in wet, marshy zones. Growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide, it features glossy, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow buttercup-like flowers blooming in early spring. Ideal for USDA zones 3-7, it prefers full to partial sun and consistently moist soil. This low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators while providing a bright splash of color in rain gardens and at water's edge.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–7Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow buttercup-like flowers blooming in early spring; this species is generally pest and
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems; perennial for fullMarsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems; perennial for full, image 57Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — perennial for full; furthermore, its early bloom time provides an essential nectar source for pollinators, image 88Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide; it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers, image 90Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — <br><br>For your client's gardenMarsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches across; marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), an herbaceous perennial, thrives, image 120+142

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow buttercup-like flowers blooming in early spring; this species is generally pest and
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems; perennial for full
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems; perennial for full, image 57
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — perennial for full; furthermore, its early bloom time provides an essential nectar source for pollinators, image 88
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide; it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers, image 90
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — <br><br>For your client's garden
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches across; marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), an herbaceous perennial, thrives, image 120
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Furthermore, its early bloom time provides an essential nectar source for pollinators emerging in spring
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — this herbaceous plant typically grows 1 to 1.5 feet in height with a similar spread
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers; this herbaceous plant typically, image 121
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide; it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers, image 68
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Furthermore, its early bloom time provides an essential nectar source for pollinators emerging in spring, image 63
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — <br><br>For your client's garden; perennial with yellow blooms, image 82
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — perennial with yellow blooms
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — adding a splash of golden yellow to the garden in the early spring; maintenance is minimal, but the soil should, image 50
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7; growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide, image 95
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7; growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide, image 51
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — adding a splash of golden yellow to the garden in the early spring
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is a vibrant perennial plant; heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches across, image 71
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7; growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide, image 73
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Maintenance is minimal, but the soil should be kept consistently moist, especially during dry spells; adding a splash of
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), an herbaceous perennial, thrives in wet, marshy zones; ideal for USDA zones, image 89
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide; it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers, image 112
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — It requires full sun to part shade and prefers a rich, damp soil that is acidic to neutral
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