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Ficaria verna ssp. ficariiformis

Also Known As

  • Ranunculus ficaria ssp. ficariiformis
  • Buttercup
  • Lesser Celandine

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 10"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Ficaria verna ssp. ficariiformis plant details

Ficaria verna ssp. ficariiformis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficaria verna ssp. ficariiformis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: clumping, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficaria verna ssp. ficariiformis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Ficaria verna ssp. ficariiformis plant

How to Grow Ficaria verna ssp. ficariiformis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Ranunculus ficaria 'Brambling', Brambling Lesser Celandine

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Ficaria verna 'Brambling' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Ranunculus ficaria 'Collarette'

Plant Type

Perennial, Aquatic

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 2"-3"

Width: 12"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Ficaria verna 'Collarette' by Arrowhead Alpines
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aka Ranunculus ficaria 'Copper Knob', Copper Knob Lesser Celandine

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • drought tolerant
Photo of Ficaria verna 'Coppernob' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Ranunculus ficaria 'Double Mud', Double Mud Fig Buttercup, Double Mud Lesser Celandine

Plant Type

Perennial, Aquatic

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Ficaria verna 'Double Mud' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Ranunculus ficaria 'Flore Pleno', Double Fig Buttercup, Double Figwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Ficaria verna Flore Pleno Group flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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