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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Ranunculus aconitifolius is a pretty, spring-flowering plant, bearing masses of loose sprays of single, white buttercups, each with a golden yellow eye, contrasting with fresh green, finely divided foliage. A vigorous grower, it will easily spread among other plants, and makes fantastic ground cover.

Ranunculus aconitifolius thrives in damp soils, and will tolerate extremely wet conditions. It's ideal for growing in bog gardens and around the edges of ponds.

For best results grow in full sun to partial shade, and avoid letting the soil dry out. Plants can be quite vigorous, so it's a good idea to dig up and divide clumps in autumn.

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Ranunculus and wildlife

Ranunculus is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Ranunculus poisonous?

Ranunculus can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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