Annual – Persian Buttercup

Persian Buttercup

Botanical name: ranunculus asiaticus 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 18 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, white

Bloom time: spring

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: prune/deadhead as needed during the spring, summer, and fall months 

Propagation methods: propagate by tube/bulb division 

Landscape use:  pollinator gardens, flower gardens, edging/borders, walkways, container plant 

Special features: considered a tender perennial in zone 8 climates, long-lasting blooms, heat tolerant, disease resistant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: snapdragon, salvia, delphiniums

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no