Common Name: California Buttercup
Botanical Name:
Ranunculus californicusFamily: Ranunculaceae
Description: California native; perennial found north into Oregon and south into Baja; goes deciduous in summer; bright green succulent foliage
Sun: Sun to part shade
Water: Drought tolerant
Soil: Prefers clay and serpentine but can grow on many soils
Habit and form: Tender stemmed foliage 1 to 2 feet tall and wide; grows mostly on moist grassy slopes
Flower type: 7 to 22 shiny, teardrop-shaped petals; each flower grows on a long, green, leafless stem
Flower color & bloom season: Bright yellow flowers early to mid spring
Uses for plant and/or flowers: Attractive to bees and other pollinators
Maintenance tips: Prone to self sow
Comments: Goes dormant with drought, returning in spring
