Caltha palustris var. palustris
Common Name: Marsh marigold, Kingcup
Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Ranunculaceae Hardiness Zone: Hardy to zone 3 Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Exposure: Exposed Soil: Rich soil, bog conditions Moisture: Constantly moist soil, happier in shallow water, can tolerate up to 9" of water Plant Height x Width: 12-16" x 18" Leaf: Round, bowl-shaped leaves Flower: Solitary yellow flowers Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Low maintenance Landscape use: Rarely does well outside bog gardens Pest and Disease: Prone to powdery mildew Native Range: Temperate Northern Hemisphere Planting Instructions: Plant in constantly moist area Propagation: Seed or division late in summer Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer resistant Comments: Attracts hummingbirds. C.p. 'Flore Pleno' jas double flowers with green yellow centres, C.p. var. alba has white single flowers |