Lesser Spearwort
Ranunculus flammula
Also known as
Greater Creeping Spearwort, Spearwort, Spearwort Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup, Lesser Buttercup
Ranunculus flammula by Fabelfroh (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Frequent watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | 30cm |
8cm | Min | 30cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Lesser Spearwort Overview
This is a herbaceous, perennial, aquatic plant that is native to Britain. Grows well when planted at pond edges and borders. The flowers are a delicate, bright yellow buttercup shape and grow on tall reddish stalks. This species is poisonous and should not be consumed.
Common problems with Lesser Spearwort
How to propagate Lesser Spearwort
Seed
Propagation is by seed when fresh.
Division
Division of the root in the spring or autumn.
Other uses of Lesser Spearwort
Wildflower/meadow
