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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) — this herbaceous plant typically grows 1 to 1.5 feet in height with a similar spread; making it a compact yet, image 96

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow buttercup-like flowers blooming in early spring; this species is, image 47

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — <br><br>For your client's garden; perennial with yellow blooms, image 126

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — perennial with yellow blooms; which can reach up to 2 inches in diameter, image 87

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Maintenance is minimal, but the soil should be kept consistently moist, especially during dry spells; adding a, image 127

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — making it a compact yet impactful landscape choice; <br><br>For your client's garden, image 97

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 114

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — perennial with yellow blooms; which can reach up to 2 inches in diameter, image 65

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — <br><br>For your client's garden; perennial with yellow blooms, image 60

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7; growing 1-1.5 feet tall and wide

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches across

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — This species is generally pest and disease-resistant, making it a resilient addition to the garden

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — making it a compact yet impactful landscape choice; <br><br>For your client's garden, image 75

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is a vibrant perennial plant; heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches across, image 115

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — or the edges of ponds and streams; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — making it a compact yet impactful landscape choice; <br><br>For your client's garden, image 119

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — perennial for full

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — or the edges of ponds and streams; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7, image 102

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow buttercup-like flowers blooming in early spring; this species is, image 91

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 56

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — it provides an interesting texture and a lush green backdrop for its flowers; this herbaceous plant typically, image 77

Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — perennial for full; furthermore, its early bloom time provides an essential nectar source for pollinators, image 66

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, image 103

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