Lesser spearwort
Ranunculus flammula
Lesser spearwort requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and thrives near water features or bog gardens. Plant in full sun to partial shade and maintain high soil moisture at all times. This buttercup relative produces cheerful yellow flowers and naturalizes well in wetland settings.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist To Wet, Never Allowing To Dry Out
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 14, 2021 by Landjerit Florence (cc-by-sa)
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