Western Buttercup | Ranunculus occidentalis - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Western Buttercup | Ranunculus occidentalis

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This perennial buttercup is provides an excellent pop of color to a sunny prairie or partially shaded woodland garden. It is often one of the first forbs to pop up in early spring around the Willamette Valley. The leaves are often basal, deeply lobed, and visibly fuzzy. Flowers are yellow with 5 round petals. Great companion species to plant with alongside camas.

Plant Details

Habitat	Wet Prairie, Oak Woodland
Habitat Notes	Does best in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil moisture
Phenology	Perennial; blooming March-May
Mature Height	Up to 2 feet
Shade Preference	Sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist soils to dry soils
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees and butterflies

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