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Plant of the day · Monday 31 August 2026

Bur Marigold

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Bur Marigold

Bring a splash of nodding yellow to the wettest spots of your yard.

Bur Marigold is a fast-growing annual herb that thrives in muddy, wet garden areas. It naturally grows between 0.2 and 1 meter tall, making it a great fit for damp borders or bog gardens. You can plant it alongside Water Plantain and Rice Cutgrass to create a natural wetland look.

This plant is very easy to care for as long as you keep the soil consistently wet. It grows quickly from seed and needs a spot with full sun or partial shade. Because it is not drought tolerant, you must ensure it receives plenty of water.

The plant is easily recognized by its bright yellow flower heads that nod, or bend downward, at the ends of their stems. These cheerful blooms will bring busy bees and butterflies straight to your garden throughout summer and autumn.

easy carefull sunhigh water

Grow it in your garden

Add it to your Bozlea garden and get watering, feeding and pruning built around your soil and weather. Free to start.

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