Everwilde Farms - 1 oz Marsh Marigold Native Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

Traditionally known as cowslips or kingcups, marsh marigolds often bring the first spring color to their native marsh. Thriving in bogs and swamps, they also make a lovely addition to a water garden. Traditionally known as cowslips or kingcups, Marsh Marigolds often bring the first spring color to their native ground. They thrive in bogs and swamps, making a lovely addition to the edge of a pond or a wetland garden. "Marigold" comes from "Mary's Gold," since in medieval times this early spring flower was often offered to Mary during the Easter season. The Latin species name "palustris" means "of the swamp," while the genus name "Caltha" comes from the Greek word for cup. Marsh Marigold has the distinction of being one of few native perennials to receive the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.