Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens)
Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup, is a vigorous perennial herb with bright yellow flowers. It spreads aggressively via stolons, forming dense mats, a common weed in
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Consistently moist to wet soil
Soil
Prefers moist, heavy, poorly drained soils, but tolerant of many soil types
Temperature
Tolerates a wide range, thrives in cool to moderate
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Not required, can thrive in poor soils
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Consistently moist to wet soil
Prefers moist, heavy, poorly drained soils, but tolerant of many soil types
Tolerates a wide range, thrives in cool to moderate
Outdoor
Not required, can thrive in poor soils
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Creeper
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-50 cm
Spread
Indefinite, several meters
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter dormancy in cold climates; semi-evergreen in mild regions
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
1.5-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRanunculales
- familyRanunculaceae
- genusRanunculus
- speciesRanunculus repens
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No
Contains protoanemonin, which is a vesicant and irritant. Causes skin irritation on contact and gastrointestinal upset if ingested.