What are the ideal growing conditions for Marsh Cinquefoil?
Marsh Cinquefoil thrives in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist to waterlogged, acidic, humus-rich soil. It is well-suited for bog gardens and pond edges.
Marsh Cinquefoil (Comarum palustre) is a herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome, native to cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It features reddish-brown flowers and compound leaves.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged.
Soil
Prefers acidic, humus-rich, waterlogged soil. Ideal for bogs, pond edges, or containers with consistently wet conditions.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Tolerates some shade, especially in hotter climates.
Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged.
Thrives in boggy conditions and can tolerate standing water.
Prefers acidic, humus-rich, waterlogged soil. Ideal for bogs, pond edges, or containers with consistently wet conditions.
Prefers moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.6 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Yes
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No