Floating Marsh Marigold (Caltha natans)
AquaticPerennialModerate

Floating Marsh Marigold

Caltha natans

Family: Ranunculaceae

Floating Marsh Marigold grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers shallow wet muck. Water needs: High.

Floating Marsh Marigold Plant Guide

Floating Marsh Marigold growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Shallow wet muck with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-6. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Floating Marsh Marigold as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.

Plant Overview

Floating Marsh Marigold (Caltha natans) is listed in the Ranunculaceae family and categorized as a aquatic with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-3536
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant type
Aquatic
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Floating Marsh Marigold is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Shallow wet muck. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-6.

Hardiness zones
2-6
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Shallow wet muck
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.