Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Caltha

Species:

Caltha natans

USDA Symbol:

CANA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

aquatic invertebrates, waterfowl

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold-moist stratification and germinate best when sown in saturated soil or shallow water. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI