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Marsh Marigold
Why marsh marigold is such a cheerful addition
Marsh marigold is not the hardest-working filtration plant here, but I still love it. It adds bright spring color right when the rest of the pool garden may still look sleepy and half-awake.
That early bloom is a mood booster, plain and simple. After winter, I’ll take every bit of yellow joy I can get.
Where it grows best
It prefers cool, moist conditions with rich soil and shallow water or saturated edges. In cooler climates, it’s especially useful because it wakes up early and looks good before many other hardy aquatic plants get moving.
Give it part sun to full sun, depending on how hot your summers get. Too much heat can make it fade faster.
Seasonal notes
After blooming, the foliage can start looking tired in summer. I trim it back when needed and let nearby plants cover the gap.
It’s more about seasonal beauty than heavy filtration, and that’s okay. Hit the next button below because soft rush is the structure plant that keeps the whole edge from turning into a floppy mess later in the season.
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