Synonym(s)
Common Name
Marsh marigold
Cowslip
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Additional Info
Seepage swamps, seeps, rocky stream banks, calcareous and mafic fens, and bogs; most characteristic of wetlands on mafic and calcareous substrates but tolerates acidic, nutrient-poor soils at high elevations and occasionally elsewhere. Frequent in the mountains; infrequent to rare in the piedmont and coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Attracts hummingbirds and bees.
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant