Ranunculus alpestris (Alpine buttercup)

Cultivation

Grow in sharply-drained, humus-rich soil with added grit in full sun. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal mix loam, leaf mould, and grit in full light. Avoid winter wet.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Mat-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rosette

Native to

Central Europe, Southern Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic