Caltha palustris (Marsh marigold)
Other names: Water goggles, Water gowan, Yellow gowan, Water buttercup, Brave bassinets, Boots, Kingcup, Water cowslip, Water dragon, Publicans-and-sinners, Soldier's buttons, Water boots, Meadow cowslip, Publican's cloak, Marybuds, Meadow-bright, Horse blob, May blob, Goldings, Crowfoot, Bull flower, Cow lily
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Species
C. palustris is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, with glossy, rounded, heart-shaped leaves in deep-green and bright yellow flowers forming in clusters.
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| 0.5 m | 0.5 m | 2-5 years | |
| 1 ft | 1 ft | 2-5 years | |
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I planted a couple of these in my pond a few years ago. Its a large pond, about half the size of a football pitch, and it has spread everywhere. It grows like a weed on steroids! It's even gone into the lawn!
If you do plant it, make sure you keep an eye on it!
If you do plant it, make sure you keep an eye on it!
Posted: Monday 26th of August 2013 06:27 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:43 AM
Caltha palustris
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The name Caltha derives from the Greek word calathos meaning a cup or goblet, and refers to the shape of the flowers. The specific name comes from the Latin word palus meaning a marsh.This welcome early flush of cheer is reflected in the large number of colloquial names it has attracted, including kingcup, mollyblobs, water-bubbles, and may blobs, although it may flower as early as March or April.It is an early pollen source for a variety of insects, and provides good shelter for frogs and other pondside creatures.
Posted: Sunday 7th of June 2009 09:24 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:39 AM