Graceful Buttercup (Ranunculus inamoeus)

At a glance

Lifecycle
Perennial (hardy)
Exposure
Full sun

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist loamy soil. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.

Edible uses

Root. No more details are given, but caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat

Open mountain meadows, moist banks and slopes.

Native range

Western N. America - southwards from British Columbia..

Same genus