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Ranunculus acris (Meadow Buttercup, Tall Buttercup)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 18583

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Ranunculales Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Ranunculus Species: Ranunculus acris

Common Names add Tall Buttercup edit | delete Engsoleie edit | delete Smørblomst edit | delete Meadow Buttercup edit | delete Plant Types edit Invasive Ornamental Perennial Wildflower   Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Lobed   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Flower Arranging/Drying Wildflower Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Clay / Heavy Loamy / Medium   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold   Wildlife Value edit Bees   Propagation Techniques edit   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Droopy (10087) wrote on Apr 08 2009 If you pick a very big bunch of buttercups and hang them upside-down to dry, the bright yellow colour will last through winter. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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