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Ranunculaceae
Prairie Buttercup, Labrador Buttercup, Plains Buttercup
Ranunculusrhomboideus
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Family
Ranunculaceae
(ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ranunculus
(ra-NUN-ku-lus)
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Species
rhomboideus
(rom-BOY-dee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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