Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Caltha

Species:

Caltha natans

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow water or marshy areas

Germination Information