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(Ranunculus cardiophyllus)
Heartleaf Buttercup (Ranunculus cardiophyllus)
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Photo by: Elliott Gordon | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Elliott Gordon | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-27T20:28:59Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ranunculus cardiophyllus, commonly known as Heartleaf Buttercup, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist meadows, stream banks, and wet mountainous areas in the Intermountain West of the United States and parts of Canada. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and a width of 0.3 feet (0.09 meters). The plant is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow, glossy flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, adding a splash of color to garden settings.
Heartleaf Buttercup is valued for its cheerful flowers and ease of maintenance, making it a suitable choice for wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils. While it is not drought-tolerant, it can adapt to various soil types if adequate moisture is provided. Gardeners should be aware that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and it can cause skin irritation in some individuals. Despite its beauty, it is not commonly used in culinary or medicinal applications due to its toxicity.CC BY-SA 4.0
Heartleaf Buttercup is valued for its cheerful flowers and ease of maintenance, making it a suitable choice for wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils. While it is not drought-tolerant, it can adapt to various soil types if adequate moisture is provided. Gardeners should be aware that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and it can cause skin irritation in some individuals. Despite its beauty, it is not commonly used in culinary or medicinal applications due to its toxicity.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.15-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, stream banks, and wet mountainous areas
Other Names
Common Names: Heart-Leaved Buttercup , Renoncule À Feuilles Cordées , Heart-Leaf Buttercup
Scientific Names: Ranunculus cardiophyllus , Ranunculus cardiophyllus var. subsagittatus , Ranunculus nudatus , Ranunculus cardiophyllus var. cardiophyllus , Ranunculus affinis var. cardiophyllus , Ranunculus cardiopetalus , Ranunculus cardiophyllus var. pinetorum , Ranunculus apetalus , Ranunculus pedatifidus var. cardiophyllus , Ranunculus arizonicus var. subsagittatus
GBIF Accepted Name: Ranunculus cardiophyllus Hook.