Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. This plant thrives in wet conditions and can tolerate shallow standing water, making it suitable for bog gardens or pond edges.
Also known as Creeping Buttercup · Creeping Spearwort · Lesser Buttercup
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Greater Creeping Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) is a low-growing perennial herb found in wet habitats, featuring small, bright yellow flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
70% intensity
Can tolerate some shade, but flowers best in sun.
Keep soil consistently moist to wet. Tolerates shallow standing water.
90% intensity
Prefers moist to wet, humus-rich soils. Tolerates a range of soil types.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures, thriving in a range of 15-25°C.
60% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may go dormant.
Outdoor, Aquatic
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly if needed in spring.
20% intensity
Over-fertilization can be detrimental.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. This plant thrives in wet conditions and can tolerate shallow standing water, making it suitable for bog gardens or pond edges.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove any dead or damaged stems in early spring. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming and prevent unwanted self-seeding.
Easily propagated by division of clumps in spring or autumn. Stem cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted in moist soil or water. Seeds can be sown in moist soil in autumn or spring.
Not typically grown in pots, but if so, repot in spring when new growth appears. Use a large pot with a well-draining, moist soil mix. Ensure adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Where Greater Creeping Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Ranunculus |
| Species | Ranunculus flammula |
Similar in genus Ranunculus
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