Marsh Marigold ‘Caltha palustris’
*Please note - All aquatic plants ship bare - root.
Striking yellow flowers on tall 12-18 inch stems with robust geranium shaped glossy leaves.
Water plant
Hardy perennial
Heat tolerant
Attracts : Bees, butterflies
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: Perennial
Height Category: Medium
Garden Height: 18 - 22 Inches
Spacing: 24 - 28 Inches
Spread: 18 - 24 Inches
Flower Colors: Yellow
Foliage Colors: Green
Habit: Upright
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement: Sun to Part Shade
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category: Easy
Bloom Time: Spring
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Water Category: Consistent
Uses: Ponds, water gardens, bog gardens
Maintenance Notes: Marsh marigold is a low maintenance, hardy perennial that usually boasts the first cheerful blooms in Spring and another late season bloom to finish off the Summer. Perfect for pond margins and water gardens, as it thrives in aquatic environments. Plants can be cut back in the fall or Spring before new shoots appear.