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Ranunculus aconitifolius

Ranunculus aconitifolius

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White bachelor's buttonsPerennialFamily: Ranunculaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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 ‘Aconitifolius’ and wildlife

Ranunculus ‘Aconitifolius’ 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 ‘Aconitifolius’ poisonous?

Ranunculus ‘Aconitifolius’ 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