Photo of Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn'

Also Known As

  • Buttered Popcorn Creeping Buttercup

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn' plant details

Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cool new variegated plant, serrated leaves with a silvery golden center; this will make a fairly quick ground cover, but is nowhere near as invasive as the straight species. ZONE 4
Light green and yellow variegated, deeply incised leaves. Yellow buttercup flowers in May. Follows dampness. Makes a large, impressive clump within one season.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn' plant

How to Grow Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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