Creeping Buttercup - Ranunculus Repens

Creeping Buttercup is a common garden plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is low-growing and spreads through stolons or runners.

Perennial's Appearance

A perennial typically grows to 20-50 cm (8-20 inches). Its leaves are dark green and glossy, with three distinct lobes, and are on long stalks. The flowers are bright yellow and have five petals, measuring around 2 cm (0.8 inches) in diameter. The plant produces numerous stolons or runners that spread quickly across the ground, forming a dense mat of foliage.

Where To Find Creeping Buttercup

This plant is native to Europe and Asia but has become naturalized in many other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It is commonly found in wet areas such as ditches, marshes, and stream banks, but it can also thrive in other habitats, such as lawns, gardens, and meadows.

Plant Reproduction

 From May to August, it produces flowers pollinated by bees and other insects. The flowers give way to seeds, which can stay viable in the soil for several years. The plant also spreads through its stolons, which can root at the nodes and give rise to new plants.

Uses

This buttercup is also an essential source of nectar for bees and other pollinators and can be used as a ground cover in areas where other plants may struggle to grow.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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