Creeping Buttercup

Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is a common garden plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is low-growing and spreads through stolons or runners. Creeping Buttercup's Appearance A perennial typically grows to 20-50 cm (8-20 inches). Its leaves are dark green and glossy, with three distinct lobes, and are on long stalks. The flowers are bright yellow and have five petals, measuring around 2 cm (0.8 inches) in diameter. The plant produces numerous stolons or runners that spread quickly across the ground, forming a dense mat of foliage. Where To Find Creeping Buttercup Creeping Buttercup is native to Europe and Asia but has become naturalized in many other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It is commonly found in wet areas such as ditches, marshes, and stream banks, but it can also thrive in other habitats, such as lawns, gardens, and meadows. Creeping Buttercup's Reproduction The plant reproduces both vegetatively and sexually. From May to A