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Ranunculushispidus

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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
hispidus (HISS-pih-dus)
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Synonym
Ranunculus carolinianus
Ranunculus marilandicus
Ranunculus septentrionalis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cadiz, Kentucky

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