Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Ranunculus

Species:

Ranunculus cupulatus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats near streams or wetlands