Creeping Buttercup Plant

Creeping buttercup plant for sale here is Ranunculus repens, a fast-spreading ground cover with glossy yellow flowers and creeping stems that root as they go. We ship it bare-root in packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500, for moist banks, meadow edges, low-care ground cover and wholesale buyers.

Creeping Buttercup Size, Zones and Sun

Creeping buttercup stays low, with leaf mats 4 to 6 inches high and flower stems that stand 12 to 20 inches. Zones 3 to 9. It likes good light but handles part shade under big trees. The soil can be moist to wet. Dry, baked ground is where it struggles.

Creeping Buttercup Flowers and Leaves

Flowers are bright yellow and glossy, with five petals and a tuft of stamens in the middle, held above the leaves from spring into summer. Leaves are shiny, hairy and deeply cut into three lobes, which makes a good green carpet between blooms.

Creeping Buttercup for Erosion and Ground Cover

Stems run along the soil and root at every joint, so one plant becomes a mat in a season or two. That makes it useful on banks and wet slopes where grass won't stay put. Our guide to perennials for erosion control lists other plants that hold soil.

Where to Plant Creeping Buttercup

Pond edges, stream banks, damp meadows and low corners that stay moist are the best homes. It also tolerates mowing, so it blends into rough, low-care areas. For more choices, see our list of ground covers.

Planting Creeping Buttercup Bare-root

Put the roots in water for an hour first. Then plant each one with its crown level with the soil, roots fanned out, and press the soil down firmly. Water it in. About 12 to 18 inches between plants lets them knit together in a season or two. Until they've rooted, don't let the soil dry.

Buying Creeping Buttercup in Bulk

At 18 inches apart each plant takes about 2 square feet, so a pack of 25 covers roughly 56 square feet, 100 plants cover about 225 and 500 plants cover around 1,125. Packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500 fit a small bank or a long stretch of shoreline.

Good to Know About Creeping Buttercup

Creeping buttercup travels, so pick its spot with that in mind and look up local rules before putting it near natural areas. Handling the plant can irritate bare skin, which is why gloves are a good idea. Grazing animals steer clear of it, so keep it out of pasture.

Creeping Buttercup for Banks and Wet Ground

For a bank that stays wet and bare, creeping buttercup is a cheap cover that goes in fast. It brings spring color to ground that most plants skip.

Creeping Buttercup Plant Sizes, Packs and Shipping

Creeping buttercup plants ship bare-root in packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500. Volume pricing available. Browse more wholesale perennials for sale.