grass-leaved buttercup
Also known as: grass-leaved crowfoot
R. gramineus is 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
Scientific classification
- Species
- grass-leaved buttercup (Ranunculus gramineus)
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of grass-leaved buttercup
Distribution map
Southern Europe Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of grass-leaved buttercup
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grass-leaved buttercup care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers as soon as ripe and placed in a cold frame, or divide mature plants in the spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingEasily grown in a fertile, moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds
Pests
susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids
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