Marsh marigold?

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

Leaves are a bit curling and some black spots. Any idea what is going on with the plant?

Thanks!
CG

 

[Mmathis]

IDK, what is your weather like right now?

 

[poconojoe]

Idk...mine have curly leaves, but no brown. Mine are blooming. I'm in zone 6b.
I thought they were pretty cold tolerant.
We're supposed to get some cold nights coming up, so I'll see if that affects the leaves.

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

IDK, what is your weather like right now?

Today around 70 F, SF Bay Area, zone 10a. About 50 F at night.

 

[addy1]

Bet they are in a warm area, that is how mine starts looking as it gets hotter.

 

[brokensword]

yes, marsh marigolds are cool weather plants and will die back as the temps get too warm.

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

yes, marsh marigolds are cool weather plants and will die back as the temps get too warm.

Thanks for the info.

Why are they selling them in California then? Why would I stare at a dead plant for the next 6 months or more (as it gets hotter and hotter in the fall here)?

 

[brokensword]

Thanks for the info.

Why are they selling them in California then? Why would I stare at a dead plant for the next 6 months or more (as it gets hotter and hotter in the fall here)?

because people will buy it.

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

yes, marsh marigolds are cool weather plants and will die back as the temps get too warm.

Thanks for the info.

Why are they selling them in California then? Why would I stare at a dead plant for the next 6 months or more (as it gets hotter and hotter in the fall here)?

because people will buy it.

I should have read the label better

 

[poconojoe]

Bet they are in a warm area, that is how mine starts looking as it gets hotter.

Oh, yeah, I didn't even think about that! You're absolutely right! They do get like that when it gets hot out.
I just assumed it was still a bit chilly, like here in zone 6b.

 

[GBBUDD]

Could be near freezing or frost hit the leaves. Could be excessive rains

 

[Lisak1]

@DerSchoeneBahnhof ours turns brown and basically disappears in the hotter temps too, but it's the first thing to emerge and bloom in the spring - sometimes when the ice is barely off the pond - so it's a welcome sight here. I

t's not unlike most perennials - they have their show-off period when they look great, and then they just kind of hang out or step into the background for the next one to take it's place in the spotlight.

 

[Mmathis]

@DerSchoeneBahnhof But don’t pull it up! Supposedly it stays dormant during the warm weather, but can pop back up once it gets cooler in the fall!

 

[Lisak1]

@DerSchoeneBahnhof But don’t pull it up! Supposedly it stays dormant during the warm weather, but can pop back up once it gets cooler in the fall!

100% true! I cut mine back (just trim off the dry, brown leaves) but leave it be... it will make a resurgence in the fall!

 

[JBtheExplorer]

They also might be too deep in water. I had some in 2" of water once and they died off. They do great in my bog, though. In the wild, I never see them in water. Just in the marsh edges. They also do better in a semi-shade situation in warmer weather.