Botanical Name: Ranunculus repens
Common Name: Creeping buttercu p Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low mounding, spreading plant; sends out runners and fleshy rhizomes to form a loose, cushiony habit; aggressive, will smother other low growing plants Height 12-18" (24") Spread indefinite Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun near coast, partial sun/shade inland Soil prefers moist, rich soils, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (all zones); thrives in warm locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, deeply incised to somewhat trifoliate, nearly round, long petioled from stem, alternate, 1-2" across, bright green Flowers yellow, mostly 5 petaled, solitary, long stalked, 3/4" across Fruit head of achenes Propagation: division of offsets and runners Usage: fast growing groundcover or low filler material for moist areas – valued for its bright yellow flowers – can be invasive – good for shade Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates heavy watering Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning cut back runners to keep in bounds Pests/Diseases snails/slugs Special Conditions/Other plant in confined areas only; can be very invasive Origin: Europe Family: Ranunculaceae Notes: |
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