This robust herbaceous perennial, a larger counterpart to the native marsh marigold, stands out with clusters of brilliant golden flowers, each adorned with a mass of showy stamens, reaching an impressive 5cm (2”) in size. Blooming from early spring to summer, these vibrant blossoms steal the spotlight above the rounded green leaves, which gradually decrease in size along the stem. Thriving in pond margins and bog gardens, Caltha polypetala rapidly forms expansive clumps, and is noteworthy for its resilience against deer.