Ranunculus repens

Creeping Buttercup

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Common Name:

Creeping Buttercup

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

185 cm

Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) - Description

Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) is a flowering plant in the buttercup family, native to Europe, Asia and northwestern Africa. It is also called Creeping Crowfoot and (along with Restharrow) Sitfast.

Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) - 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.

Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) - Pest

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

Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) - 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.