Ranunculus flammula - Creeping Spearwort

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Native Wetland Plants

Ranunculus flammula

Creeping Spearwort

More About Creeping Spearwort

Ranunculus flammula, Creeping Spearwort, is found in wet soils and is particularly common in moist forests, stream banks, and along the shores of rivers, ponds and lakes. Ranunculus flammula is a low growing perennial that produces buttercup-like flowers from May to July. This rare PA native is proposed for listing under Pennsylvania Wild Plant Act.

Bloom Color

Yellow

Ranunculus flammula Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade
Mature Height
1' - 2'
Spread Characteristics
Stoloniferous - Rapid
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pond Zonation
High Marsh - Saturated Soil
Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
Green
Wildlife Benefits
Amphibians
Bees/Pollinators
Butterflies
Cover
Fish
Food
Nesting
Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Goose Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW
Plant Type
Bog/Marsh
Flowering Perennial
Marginal
Attributes
Container
Erosion Control
Ground Cover
Mass Planting
Native
Ornamental Flower
Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
6
7
8
9