Caltha
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Caltha, commonly known as marsh marigold, is a cheerful spring-blooming perennial” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“days may take 2-3 years to flowering” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“Sun: Part shade to full sun, with 3-6 hours of direct sunlight daily” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“Water: Keep soil consistently moist to wet at all times; does not tolerate dry conditions” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“Soil pH: 6.5-7.5” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“Thrives in zones 2-7” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“Spacing: 12-18 inches” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“seeds sown on moist soil surface without covering” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“transplant peat pots into the garden proper in the middle of the summer.” — Caltha Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“Traditional spring greens Culinary Young leaves of Caltha palustris have been traditionally foraged and consumed in Northern Europe, particularly Scandinavia and Russia, as an early spring vegetable. The leaves must be blanched first to remove any acrid taste before eating.” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“While largely free from pests, snails and slugs are sometimes attracted to their leaves.” — Caltha Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“Plant with: Astilbe, Hostas, Primula, Iris (Japanese and Siberian), Ferns, Trollius, Hellebores, Sedges, Candelabra primrose” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
“Avoid planting near: Dry-loving plants (sedums, lavender, santolina), Mediterranean herbs (rosemary, thyme), Plants requiring well-draining soil” — How to Grow Caltha — LizPlants
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian