| Description | 'Mache' Asiatic Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) is a seed-grown strain of the Persian Buttercup. The lightly fragrant flowers have many layers of ruffled, papery petals. |
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| Pronunciation | (ra-NUN-ku-lus) |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc., Perennial Tender, Tender perennials often grown as annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | (8)9-11 |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | must be well-drained, sandy, humusy, sandy |
| Temperature | Prefer cool temperatures |
| Flowers | Double, lightly fragrant flowers have many layers of ruffled, papery petals in shades of white, cream, orange, purple, pink, rose, red, pastel mix, and yellow vanilla bicolor medley. |
| Stems | corms |
| Dimensions | 10-12? x 10-12? or taller (HS) |
| Maintenance | Deadheading keeps ranunculus blooming, and mulching around the plants keeps the soil cool and moist. |
| Propagation | They can be grown from corms or seeds. |
| Native Site | Mediterranean, Asia, Europe |
| Misc Facts | Plants will go dormant at around 80-90 degrees. Corms can be overwintered. All parts have a low toxicity. |
| Notes & Reference | #273-Gardenia (www.gardenia.net), #285- The Spruce (www.thespruce.com) |
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