meadow buttercup
Also known as: blister plant; blisterflower; blisterwort; butter cress; butter daisy; butter rose; common buttercup; common crowflower; common crowfoot; gold balls; gold knobs; gold knots; goldweed; horse gold; meadow crowfoot; meadow cup; meadow ranunculus; upright crowfoot; water milfoil; cuckooflower; yellow gowan
R. acris is an upright perennial with long-stalked, palmately divided leaves and open panicles of bright glossy yellow, bowl-shaped flowers 2.5cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of meadow buttercup
Distribution map
Europe, Asia
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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 meadow buttercup
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meadow 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 or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in full 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
Generally pest-free
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