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Ranunculaceae
Goldilocks buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
Also known as Ranunculus auricomus, Goldilocks, Wood buttercup, Ranunculus glabratus
Native Plants · Woodland Perennial · Spring Flower · Yellow Flowers · Buttercup · Ranunculus · Shade Garden · Wildflower · Scandinavian Native · Cottage Garden · Pollinator Plant
Goldilocks buttercup is a delicate woodland perennial that produces cheerful yellow flowers in spring, preferring cool, partially shaded positions with moist, humus-rich soil. It pairs beautifully with other spring ephemerals in naturalistic or woodland garden designs. Avoid hot, dry conditions and ensure consistent moisture throughout the growing season for best flowering.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; do not allow to dry out completely · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 8 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Finland, Norway, Sweden
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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