Enhance your pond edges, stream banks, and wetland gardens with Swamp Marigold Seeds (Caltha palustris)—a beloved perennial known for its bright, golden-yellow blooms. This water-loving plant thrives in moist to wet soils, making it ideal for natural pond margins, rain gardens, and bog areas.

Swamp Marigold brings early spring color, attracts pollinators, and creates a lush, natural look in any water-based landscape. Its glossy green leaves and cheerful flowers make it a favorite among gardeners designing wildlife-friendly and ecological gardens.

FEATURES

• Premium Non-GMO Caltha palustris seeds

• Hardy, long-lived perennial flowering plant

• Thrives near ponds, streams, wetlands, and rain gardens

• Bright yellow blooms in early spring

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

• Excellent for naturalization and wildlife habitats

• Low-maintenance and highly adaptable

SPECIFICATIONS

• Common Name: Swamp Marigold / Marsh Marigold

• Scientific Name: Caltha palustris

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Color: Yellow

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Spread: 12–24 inches

• Water Requirement: High; thrives in wet soil

• Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, boggy, humus-rich soil

• Bloom Season: Early spring to early summer

• Zones: USDA 3–9

• Germination Time: 20–40 days

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Best Uses: Ponds, stream banks, bog gardens, wetlands, rain gardens

PLANTING GUIDE

• Cold stratification recommended: refrigerate seeds for 4–6 weeks.

1. Sow seeds on soil surface; lightly cover with fine soil.

2. Keep soil moist at all times—do not allow drying out.

3. Maintain a cool to mild temperature of 10–18°C.

4. Germination in 3–6 weeks with consistent moisture.

• Transplant seedlings to wet or saturated soil areas.

• Plant near ponds, streams, or areas with continuous moisture.

• Provide regular water or keep soil constantly moist.

• Add organic compost for better growth.

• Remove spent flowers to encourage new growth.

• Plants spread naturally in ideal moist environments.