Early Buttercup

Ranunculus fascicularis

Early Buttercup

Mason Brock (Masebrock)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Ranunculus
Species:
Ranunculus fascicularis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr, may
Bloom Colors:
Yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

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:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers open, sunny habitats

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o