Ranunculus acris f. citrinus

Buttercups feature prominently in myths and tales of yore. We all know their distinctive flowers, but did you know there are over 400 species within this wide and varied genus?

R. acris is the common buttercup. 'Citrinus' is a fantastic cultivar with pale buttermilk yellow flowers. Let it naturalize in long grass or in a boggy area.

Zones: 4 to 8

Family: Ranunculaceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 12 to 24 in.

Spread: 12 to 24 in.

Exposure: Full Sun

Soil Conditions: Average, Moist

Bloom Time: June to September

Bloom Color: creamy white

Native Range: central and northeastern Europe