Marsh cinquefoils - Comarum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Marsh cinquefoils

Comarum are a small genus of plants that produce attractive red flowers. In the past, their flowers have been used to make a red dye for coloring clothes. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, including bees and hoverflies. They are water plants that thrive in marshes and bogs.

Scientific classification

Genus

Marsh cinquefoils (Comarum)

Family

Rose

Order

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

Images of Marsh cinquefoils

Species

Purple marshlocks

Care Guide for Marsh cinquefoils

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Marsh cinquefoils thrives in wetland habitats with consistent moisture, tolerating soggy conditions and brief dry spells. Water every 1-2 weeks, keeping the soil damp but not waterlogged. As an herbaceous perennial, its growth is linked to water availability and seasonal rainfall patterns.

Propagation: Marsh cinquefoils can be propagated through seed sowing, division, or root cuttings, requiring high humidity, moist well-draining soil, and temperatures of 15–20°C. To divide, do so in early spring or fall, separate sections gently, replant immediately, and keep soil consistently moist.

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