Product Overview
Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
Marsh Marigold is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring, long before most marginals wake up. Bright yellow flowers with dark green glossy foliage welcomes water gardeners to a new pond season. This plant does well in full sun or partial shade. In cool climates it will grow spring through fall and possibly re-bloom during the season. In warmer areas it will wilt back when the summer is hot, but will begin growing again with the cooler weather in Autumn. It may be difficult to grow to grow marsh marigolds in hot areas, whether in the humid Southeast or the dry Southwest U.S.--in these climates, they are likely to perform best in shade and the running water of a streambed.
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Planting Container: We recommend a 2 gallon solid planting container or a medium planting bag. Also does really well in a 10" floating planting container.
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade to shade; avoid full sun in hot, dry climates
Height: 12" - Spread: 12" - 18"
Water Depth: Moist Soil or water to 2" deep (Maximum water depth is for mature bog plants)
For planting instructions see our: Planting Instructions for Bog Plants Page.
