Sagebrush buttercup
Ranunculus glaberrimus
Sagebrush buttercup is a delicate early-spring wildflower native to western North America that blooms close to snowmelt, making it one of the first flowers to appear each season. It requires excellent drainage, gritty or sandy soil, and goes summer-dormant, so overwatering after flowering will cause root rot—allow the soil to dry out considerably once blooms fade. Best suited for rock gardens, alpine troughs, or naturalized meadow settings; it is difficult to cultivate in standard garden conditi
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days In Spring; Reduce Significantly In Summer Dormancy • Water Lightly; Keep Soil Just Barely Moist And Ensure Excellent Drainage At All Times
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 13, 2021 by randa keys (cc-by-sa)
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