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Caltha Palustris

Common Name: Marsh Marigold

A cheerful, moisture-loving perennial valued for its bright yellow spring flowers and lush, glossy foliage. Large, buttercup-like blooms appear in early to mid-spring, rising above rounded, dark green leaves and bringing early-season color to wet sites and cool gardens. Growth is clump-forming and spreading by short rhizomes, creating a bold, naturalistic presence in consistently moist soils. Growing Conditions Light: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun) Soil: Moist to wet; thrives in boggy soils and along water’s edge Water: High; requires consistently moist to wet conditions Shape: Low, spreading, clump-forming habit Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance Hardiness USDA Zones: 3a–7b Mature Size Width: 18–24 in Height: 12–18 in Features Bright yellow, buttercup-like spring flowers Glossy, rounded green foliage Excellent early-season color Ideal for wet sites Landscape Uses Pond and stream edges Rain gardens and bog gardens Woodland edges with consistent moisture Naturalized plantings Why Growers Choose It Reliable spring bloom in wet conditions Bold foliage and flowers for early interest Excellent native-style perennial for moisture-loving sites

Plant Type:
Width:	2'
Height:	12-18''
Fragrant:	No
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	3 - 7
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Shape:	Spreading, Clump
Flower Color:	Yellow
Leaf Color:	SeaGreen