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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

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) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — yellow flowers in the garden; marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is a vibrant perennial plant
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems; perennial for full, image 101
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — This species is generally pest and disease-resistant, making it a resilient addition to the garden; are, image 106
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — or the edges of ponds and streams; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7, image 58
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches across; marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), an herbaceous perennial, thrives, image 76
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems; perennial for full, image 123
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — yellow flowers in the garden; marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is a vibrant perennial plant, image 64
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — yellow flowers in the garden; marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is a vibrant perennial plant, image 86
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers; this herbaceous plant typically grows 1 to
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — making it a compact yet impactful landscape choice; <br><br>For your client's garden, image 53
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — which can reach up to 2 inches in diameter; it requires full sun to part shade and prefers a rich, damp soil, image 122
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 116
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — This species is generally pest and disease-resistant, making it a resilient addition to the garden; are, image 128
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Ideal for USDA zones 3-7, it prefers full to partial sun and consistently moist soil; heart-shaped leaves and, image 48
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Furthermore, its early bloom time provides an essential nectar source for pollinators emerging in spring; yellow flowers in
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers; this herbaceous plant typically, image 55
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Ideal for USDA zones 3-7, it prefers full to partial sun and consistently moist soil
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), an herbaceous perennial, thrives in wet, marshy zones; ideal for USDA zones, image 111
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — making it a compact yet impactful landscape choice
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers; this herbaceous plant typically, image 99
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — It requires full sun to part shade and prefers a rich, damp soil that is acidic to neutral; or the edges of ponds and
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — which can reach up to 2 inches in diameter
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — are buttercup-shaped and appear on stout stems; perennial for full, image 79
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