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Ranunculus Species, Banewort, Burning Buttercup, Creeping Crowfoot, Creeping, Lesser Spearwort

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Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ranunculus (ra-NUN-ku-lus)

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Species

flammula (FLA-muh-luh)

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Synonym

Ranunculus flamma

Ranunculus flammeus

Ranunculus flammulae

Ranunculus flammuloides

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Ranunculus Species, Banewort, Burning Buttercup, Creeping Crowfoot, Creeping, Lesser Spearwort

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