Yellow Marsh Marigold, Cow Lily, Marsh Marigold

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) tall, presenting Heart-shaped, glossy leaves that are bright green along with Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers with 5-9 petals, followed by Produces aggregate fruits made up of achenes. These features are supported by a reliable Fibrous root system, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to North America, particularly in wetland areas, Yellow Marsh Marigold, Cow Lily, Marsh Marigold thrives in Prefer marshy, wetland areas, usually at the edges of ponds and streams at elevations around Low elevations, typically below 1,500 meters (4,900 feet). Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 3 to 7. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Yellow Marsh Marigold, Cow Lily, Marsh Marigold, This plant prefers Prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes in Moist, rich, and loamy soils with a soil pH of about 6.0 to 7.5.

Yellow Marsh Marigold, Cow Lily, Marsh Marigold needs watering,Regularly moist, not allowing the soil to dry out, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Prefers consistently wet soil, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Regular watering or natural flooding preferred supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Yellow Marsh Marigold, Cow Lily, Marsh Marigold performs best within 40 F to 75 F (4 C to 24 C). Its ideal growth occurs at around 60 F to 70 F (15 C to 21 C), though it tolerates ranges from Can tolerate brief frosts; max heat beyond 85 F (29 C) can stress the plant. Additionally, maintaining Prefers high humidity encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced, slow-release fertilizers at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Organic compost can be added to promote growth enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves may indicate nitrogen deficiency helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Prune back foliage after flowering in late summer for Cut back to the base or just above ground level tidies its appearance, while Generally not required; suitable for garden planting may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Not applicable for garden plants increase and a fresh Rich, organic soil with good moisture retention. for Staking or Support. Not typically needed due to short height.

During Dormant in winter, growth may slow and some Leaves remain green until fall; die back in winter can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Division of rhizomes or seed and provide Cold stratification may be required for seed germination when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Not commonly propagated by cuttings to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisYellow Marsh Marigold, Cow Lily, Marsh Marigold problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, slugs, and snails and remain vigilant against Crown rot, root rot in overly saturated soils. Implementing Maintain good air circulation; avoid waterlogged conditions and applying Remove diseased parts; fungicidal treatments if necessary when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Blue Flag Iris, Joe-Pye Weed, and other water-loving plants and shows No significant allelopathic effects reported, making it a flexible choice for various Ideal for wetlands, pond edges, or rain gardens.

the Edible Parts: Young leaves (when cooked), flowers (in moderation). Toxicty of Yellow Marsh Marigold, Cow Lily, Marsh Marigold, Toxic when not cooked; fresh parts are not edible. learning about its Spring, before flowering, Historically used in cooking (requires proper preparation), and Contains vitamins but should be consumed cautiously can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Has been used in traditional medicine but is not widely recommended or note its Represents wetland health; valued in traditional ecology.

With an Not evaluated, but generally not threatened, proper Preservation of wetland habitats is crucial for thriving populations.