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bulbous buttercup

bulbous buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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A low-growing perennial wildflower with glossy yellow cup-shaped flowers and distinctive bulbous swollen bases. Common in meadows and grasslands, it spreads readily and can become invasive in some regions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Ranunculaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean and Europe

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with