Caltha palustris 'Flore Plena'
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Caltha palustris 'Flore Plena'

marsh marigold
kingcup

  family ranunculaceae 
  genus caltha 

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Identification
Genus  Caltha Species  palustris Variety  Cultivar  Flore Plena Common names  marsh marigold   kingcup Family  RANUNCULACEAE Specimen number  S11456 Data source  HtZn p88
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  10" - 2' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water  Moist to wet Optimal soil texture  Rich Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 05a-07b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 07-03 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Caltha palustris 'Flore Plena' can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Marsh marigold (also known as kingcup) does very well with hot summer days. This plant does well in rich soils. This species likes full sun to partial shade. It needs soil that is moist to wet.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Caltha palustris 'Flore Plena' is a perennial. Flowers: Marsh marigold (locally known in some parts as kingcup) has 2" flowers on long stems. Flowers are borne during the month of April. The blossoms are usually either yellow or orange.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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