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Ranunculus Repens For Sale
The sunny flowers of Ranunculus Repens, which are perennials, make an eye-catching ground cover in any garden or lawn. Its rapid growth rate begins immediately after establishment, covering whole meadows with its golden glow, especially in wet climates where it thrives.
This plant is a winter-hardy perennial, lying dormant during the winter only to come back in full force in the spring and summer. With its many green leaves and clumps of golden flowers, it makes an exciting, if wild, addition to your garden.
Plant Details - Creeping Buttercup Ground Cover
Family: Ranunculaceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 1-2 ft
Spread: Over 40 sq ft
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soil Preference: Damp, Clay, Soil
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife Value: Attracts pollinators
Key Traits of Ranunculus Repens (Creeping Buttercup)
This charming, yellow plant is widely considered to be a weed because of its rapid growth rate and tendency to overpower native plants. However, in small doses, Ranunculus Repens can be a wonderful ornamental plant to fill bare spots in your garden with vibrancy.
The golden yellow petals are distinguished by their glossy finish, which helps attract pollinators. Its hairy stem and leaves are deep green and resemble a heart shape. This plant thrives in damp, flooded areas and especially likes wet, compacted, or clay soil. It even gets its name from 'rana', meaning 'little frog', a nod to its somewhat amphibious habitat.
Creeping Buttercup Landscape Uses
The Ranunculus Repens is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa but made its way to North America primarily through the movement of hay. It is toxic to livestock, which contributes to its position as an irritant to farmers. As a ground cover, the yellow plant provides a protective barrier for the soil, and can add visual interest for your garden at its lowest points.
Ranunculus Repens low growth form makes it troublesome to remove in unwanted areas, but it provides much-needed resilience where it is planted intentionally. This cheerful, yellow plant grows swiftly to turn your garden into a lush field of sunshine.
