Ranunculus ficaria

Buttercups

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Common Name:

Buttercups

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Buttercups (Ranunculus ficaria) - Description

Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria, syn. Ficaria grandiflora Robert, Ficaria verna Huds.) is a low-growing, hairless perennial plant, with fleshy dark green, heart-shaped leaves. The plant is found throughout Europe and west Asia and is now introduced in North America, where it is often considered invasive. It prefers bare, damp ground and in the UK it can be seen as a persistent garden weed.

Buttercups (Ranunculus ficaria) - Planting

Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. More often than not you can purchase tuberous roots which are easily propagated in spring or fall. Divide in spring or fall.

Buttercups (Ranunculus ficaria) - Pest

Prone to downy mildew, powdery mildew, spider mites and aphids.

Buttercups (Ranunculus ficaria) - Interesting facts

All species of Ranunculus are poisonous to livestock. Fortunately, the horrible taste and mouth blistering poisons teach livestock to leave these plants alone. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritations.