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Marsh Marigold ‘Caltha palustris’

Name: Marsh Marigold 'Caltha palustris'
SKU: 7385
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Glossy yellow flowers, also known as King cups. Thrives in wet places. Caltha palustris, known as marsh-marigold and kingcup. native to marshes, fens, ditches and wet woodland. Flowers produce both nectar and copious amounts of pollen which attract many insect visitors. Early spring greens and buds of Caltha palustris are edible when cooked. Young leaves or buds should be submerged a few times in fresh boiling water until barely tender, cut into bite-sized pieces, lightly salted, and served with melted butter and vinegar. Very young flowerbuds have been prepared like capers and used as a spice. A yellow dye from the flowers can be obtained. Peacock butterfly shown nectaring on Marsh Marigold opposite.

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Sun Preference	Sun either Partial or Full
Soil Preference	Most Soils OK
Suitable for	Prefers wet soil, near marshland, ponds or bogs.
Delivery	Plants – expected delivery within 7-10 days when in stock, Seeds – expected delivery within 4-7 days when in stock
Attracts	Many insects given it produces a large amount of pollen and nectar.
Flowering season	March – April / June – August
Flowering colour	Yellow
Eventual height	45cm
Species Type	Perennial