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Caltha Palustris

Common Name: Marsh Marigold

A cheerful, moisture-loving perennial valued for its bright yellow spring flowers and lush, glossy foliage. Large, buttercup-like blooms appear in early to mid-spring, rising above rounded, dark green leaves and bringing early-season color to wet sites and cool gardens.

Growth is clump-forming and spreading by short rhizomes, creating a bold, naturalistic presence in consistently moist soils.

Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)

Soil: Moist to wet; thrives in boggy soils and along water’s edge

Water: High; requires consistently moist to wet conditions

Shape: Low, spreading, clump-forming habit

Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance

Hardiness

USDA Zones: 3a–7b

Mature Size

Width: 18–24 in

Height: 12–18 in

Features

Bright yellow, buttercup-like spring flowers

Glossy, rounded green foliage

Excellent early-season color

Ideal for wet sites

Landscape Uses

Pond and stream edges

Rain gardens and bog gardens

Woodland edges with consistent moisture

Naturalized plantings

Why Growers Choose It

Reliable spring bloom in wet conditions

Bold foliage and flowers for early interest

Excellent native-style perennial for moisture-loving sites

Plant Type:
Width:	2'
Height:	12-18''
Fragrant:	Not verified
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	3–7
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	No
Shape:	Spreading, Clump
Flower Color:	Yellow
Leaf Color:	SeaGreen