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swamp marsh marigold

Caltha palustris var. palustris

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Caltha
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

a marginal perennial plant with glossy, dark green foliage and large, buttercup-yellow flowers in early spring. Flowers are larger and earlier than others included in this species

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or by division in late summer or early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years