Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold Early)

Caltha palustris ‘Early’
(Marsh Marigold, Early Blooming)

A native, rhizomatous perennial in the buttercup family, Marsh Marigold produces clusters of brilliant single-petaled yellow flowers over rich, heart-shaped green foliage. This early-blooming selection flowers a week or more ahead of the species, adding vibrant color to late-winter and early-spring gardens. Perfect for planting along stream banks, in water gardens, or in moist garden beds, it tolerates standing water during bloom. Deer-resistant and easy to naturalize in clumps or large patches.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 1–2'
Zone: 3–7
Features: Early yellow blooms, moisture-loving, deer-resistant, ideal for water gardens and stream edges