Caltha palustris
Marsh Marigold
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Description:
Marsh Marigold is a mounded, succulent perennial with large, showy, bright yellow flowers, which bloom April-June. The common name is misleading, since the flowers resemble buttercups rather than marigolds. The glossy leaves are described as having a heart or kidney shape. When ripe, the seed pods split open to disperse the seeds. As the common name suggests, this plant prefers wet, boggy soils. Use it in rain gardens, bog gardens, or shallow water margins of ponds and water gardens.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Yellow Marsh Marigold
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Spring, Late Spring to Early Summer
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Birds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: None
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 1.5 ft
Spread: 1 - 1.5 ft
Growth Rate: Slow