Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus
Common Name: Ranunculus
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character spring bulb
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape slender, upright plant with loose foliage and tall flower stalks. Flowers held 1' or more above foliage
Height to 2'
Spread to 6'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun
Soil likes a well-drained loam
Hardiness hardy (all zones)
 
Morphology:
Leaves 2-3 ternate, segments toothed or "trifid", usually glossy, with some grayish splotching on some surfaces
Flowers red, pink, orange, yellow, gold, etc., double flowers to 2-1/2" wide solitary
Fruit head of achenes
 
Propagation:
seed, division
 
Usage:
mass plantings, in containers – good cut flowers. Provides bright spring color for 5-6 weeks.
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering during growing season
Fertilizing balanced monthly during active growth
Pruning remove dead flowers and leaves
Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other plant tubers in November
 
Origin: Asia Minor
Family: Ranunculaceae

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