Marsh MarigoldCaltha palustris
With its early bloom, marsh marigold is a harbinger of spring. It is a native perennial herb that reaches a height of 1-2'. The main use of this plant is in wetland/stream restorations or rehabilitation, especially in wet meadows, marsh/bog areas, or areas associated with peaty ground and some flowing water. This species can be successfully planted on any wet ground, although it prefers swamp and peatlands. Marsh marigold may not do well in nutrient-poor soils.
USDA symbol: CAPA5
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
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| Height | 1 to 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun, Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
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| General Resilience | 6 |
| Salt Tolerance | Low |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, General Disturbance, High Iron |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | May to June |
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| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Restoration, Shoreline Buffer |
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| Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Roseau, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |