Caltha palustris - Marsh-marigold or King Cup
Caltha palustris - Marsh-marigold or King Cup
Other common names
marsh marigold
kingcup
boots
brave bassinets
Family - Ranunculaceae | Genus - Caltha
Flowers
March - June
Height
50cm
Identifying Features
Round leaves
Looks like a large buttercup
Soil
Poor drainage
Loam
Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
About
The name Caltha is derives from a Greek word for “goblet”. This is the kings cup and it looks a lot like the buttercup we see everywhere. The marsh-marigold is a perfect bog plant for wildlife, it provides cover for frog and nectar for pollinators, especially bees that prefer single head flowers.