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Ranunculus ficaria

Common Name: Buttercup - Lesser Celandine Buttercup
Ranunculus ficaria

Tuberous rooted, herbaceous perennial. Plants have a basal rosette of dark green, shiny, stalked leaves that are kidney to heart-shaped. It features bright, buttercup-like, yellow flowers that bloom in spring. After flowering, the plant foliage dies back by early summer as the plants go dormant.

Plant Care: Because of invasive qualities, caution should be exercised in planting. .

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Characteristics & Attributes


Plant TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
Ground Covers
Perennials
Yellow March - May

Height

Spread

Hardiness
10 - 30cm (4-12inches)2cm (8inches)

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
Sun to Partial ShadeRegular to AmpleGreen, Black

Soil Type

Attributes
Moist well drained soilWoodland, Garden, Edge Ground Cover, Waterside
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