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Marsh-marigold

Caltha palustris

Beautiful, lush, and low-growing, Caltha palustris 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