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 Notes: |
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