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Ranunculus gramineus

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Ranunculus gramineus plant details

Ranunculus gramineus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ranunculus gramineus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: edging plant, rock garden, summer dormant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ranunculus gramineus

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lightly waving on slender 10 inch stems, lemon-yellow flowers are held above narrow, pleated, gray-green leaves. It performs well in a sunny, dry rockery, in clay, or is equally happy in a moist sandy area, too. Slowly naturalizing, it will cheer you on through spring, and after a mid-season dormant period, will lustily revive in early fall. Native to southwestern Europe. Clumping; deer-resistant.Minimum temperature: -10°F
Easy species with tufts of grass like leaves and 1" lemon yellow flowers; it goes summer dormant then reappears in fall. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Ranunculus gramineus plant

How to Grow Ranunculus gramineus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
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