Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Ranunculus

Species:

Ranunculus aquatilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, Northwest Territories

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in ponds and slow-moving water bodies

Germination Information