Category / Caltha - Marsh Marigolds

Sprouting up along receding snowbanks, Caltha leptosepala (Western Marsh Marigold) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial prized for its buttercup-like, white flowers, 1.4 in. (4 cm), adorned with masses of yellow stamens. Sprouting…

Awakening the pond in spring, Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial prized for its clusters of brilliant yellow flowers, up to 2 in. (5 cm), resembling buttercups. Awakening the…

Resembling giant buttercups, Caltha polypetala (Giant Marsh Marigold) is a herbaceous perennial prized for its clusters of large, brilliant golden flowers, up to 2 in. (5 cm). They boast up to 40…