Herbaceous Perennials
Marsh marigold
Caltha palustris
Zone 1 · Closest to the Water
Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone
- Size
- Height: 1 to 1.5 ft Width: 1 to 1.5 ft
- Bloom Color
- yellow
- Wetland Indicator Status
- OBL Obligate wetland — almost always occurs in wetlands
- Salinity Tolerance
- Intolerant
Notes
Wet to moist soils; sun to shade; Leaves are toxic
Wildlife Value
Nectar source for bees and hummingbirds. Note: Do not confuse with Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna), considered invasive in several states.