Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet
Soil Type: Sand-Loam, Loam, Loam-Clay, Gravely if the soil retains water
Height: 2 feet
Spread: 2 feet
Blooms: April, May, June
Root: Fibrous
Habitat: Various wetlands, including vernal pools in low woodlands, swamps, soggy meadows in river floodplains, marshes, fens, seeps and springs, and ditches.
Landscape uses: Rain garden, Low area garden (soggy soil), Pond edges
Complimentary Plants: Turtlehead, Cardinal Flower, Blue Flag Iris
Wildlife Value: The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract flies and bees primarily. Birds eat the seeds.
Seed Origin: Blue Mountains, ON
Germination Code: C(60)
Photo credits: #1 by ihaerringer, #2 by Robert S Remie
Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold
Marsh Marigold grows in all types of sun conditions, but needs wet soil to thrive. It occurs in many different wetlands environments, and will do well in a garden setting with moist soil or in a wet naturalized area such as a drainage seep. Growth and development begin early in this spring blooming wildlfower. The foliage is acidic so mammalian herbivores generally avoid it.