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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 8 to 12 in
Width: 12 to 18 in
Foliage color: Medium green, divided, fern-like leaves forming a low, spreading groundcover
Flower color: Soft yellow blossoms, sometimes with yellow center; petals may be slightly ruffled
Bloom time: Early to mid spring
Light requirements: Part shade
Water requirements: Moderate moisture
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to tidy appearance
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Bees and other early-season pollinatorsThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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Works Well In:
● Pollinator Gardens
● Woodland Gardens
● Borders
● Rock GardensCompanion Plants:
Hellebores Epimediums
Brunneras Hostas
Ferns PulmonariasDesign Tip:
Let the flowers spill gently around mossy stones or weathered logs to reinforce the character of a woodland garden. The informal placement creates a landscape that feels established rather than recently planted.