Bristly buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
Bristly buttercup is a native wetland perennial that thrives in consistently moist to wet soils with partial shade, making it ideal for rain gardens or pond margins. It produces small yellow flowers and has a bristly, textured stem that gives it its common name. This plant is best suited to naturalistic or native plant gardens and is not recommended for dry or indoor settings.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; This Plant Does Not Tolerate Dry Conditions
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. (public)
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