Ranunculus flammula

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Lesser spearwortBog, Marginal, Perennial, PondFamily: Ranunculaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

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

Lesser spearwort, Ranunculus flammula, is one of Britain’s four native spearworts. Its botanical name ‘flammula’ comes from the latin ‘flamma’, meaning flame, and probably relates to the fiery flavour (and toxicity) of its leaves. Touching or eating any part of the plant may irritate the skin or cause stomach upset.

A marginal plant, it bears pretty yellow buttercups from May to August. Perfect for the pond edge, its sprawling nature provides the perfect cover for wildlife in and around the pond. Its blooms attract a variety of pollinating insects.

Grow Ranunculus flammula at the pond edge or in a bog garden, in full sun to partial shade. It will readily self seed.

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Ranunculus ‘Flammula’ and wildlife

Ranunculus ‘Flammula’ 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 ‘Flammula’ poisonous?

Ranunculus ‘Flammula’ causes an upset stomach and irritates skin.

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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