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Herbaceous Perennial

Ranunculus gramineus

grass-leaved buttercup

An herbaceous perennial to 30cm, forming a clump of linear grey-green basal leaves. Up to 3 bright light yellow, cup-shaped flowers 2cm wide are borne on branched stems from mid spring to early summer

Other common names
grass-leaved crowfoot
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow
Summer Yellow
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Ranunculus can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with rhizomes, tubers or spreading by runners. The leaves are variable but often palmately lobed or dissected and the flowers usually bowl-shaped

Name status

Correct

Plant range
S Europe N Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

Easily grown in a fertile, moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers as soon as ripe and placed in a cold frame, or divide mature plants in the spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds

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