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marsh marigold
Caltha palustris
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A low-growing perennial with glossy, kidney-shaped leaves and cheerful yellow buttercup-like flowers that bloom in early spring. It thrives in wet areas like marshes, pond edges, and boggy soils where most plants struggle.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.9 to 6.8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America)
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
flowerleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation