Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Ranunculus

Species:

Ranunculus arvensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Biennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, West Virginia

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:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to disturbed soils in agricultural fields