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Ficaria verna 'Dusky Maiden'

Also Known As

  • Ranunculus ficaria 'Dusky Maiden'
  • Dusky Maiden Fig Buttercup

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Ficaria verna 'Dusky Maiden' plant details

Ficaria verna 'Dusky Maiden' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficaria verna 'Dusky Maiden'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficaria verna 'Dusky Maiden'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great plant excellent both in flower and leaf, the deep green foliage features a dark central blotch surrounded by a ring of silvery splotches, the outer edge is solid green, it contrasts well with cyclamens. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Ficaria verna 'Dusky Maiden' plant

How to Grow Ficaria verna 'Dusky Maiden'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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