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Marsh-marigold

Caltha palustris

Beautiful, lush, and low-growing, this wildflower is a wonderful addition to areas with richer soils and consistent moisture. In the Buttercup family, its brilliant yellow flowers provide a lovely burst of color and food for early pollinators in spring.

BLOOM TIME
  • May
  • June
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Moist
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • High Organic Matter
  • pH Acid <6.0
HEIGHT

1-3'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

1-10

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Pollinators

Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin

Photo Credit: Donald Cameron