{"title":"Aquatic Marsh Marigold","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eGenus: Caltha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranunculaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marsh Marigold, Kingcup\u003cbr data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eCaltha\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along stream banks. Known for their bright, glossy yellow flowers that resemble small buttercups, these plants provide early spring colour in moist to wet habitats. The rounded, heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves emerge early and form a lush basal clump. Species like \u003cem data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eCaltha palustris\u003c\/em\u003e are popular in naturalistic garden water features and bog gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"825\"\u003ePrefers full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist to wet, rich soils or shallow water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eHardy in Zones 3–7 depending on species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eIdeal for bog gardens, pond edges, and naturalized wetland plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eCan spread via rhizomes; division can control growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eDespite its bright flowers, \u003cem data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eCaltha\u003c\/em\u003e contains toxic compounds and should not be ingested raw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eHistorically used in folk medicine after proper preparation to reduce toxicity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eOne of the earliest flowering wetland plants, signalling the start of spring in some regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eProvides nectar and pollen for early emerging pollinators such as bees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eThe genus name \u003cem data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eCaltha\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Greek, meaning “goblet,” referring to the shape of the flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-marsh-marigold.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}