Western Buttercup

Ranunculus occidentalis Western buttercup is a perky little gem that is exceptionally versatile and attractive in a landscape setting. Its shiny, yellow, five-petaled flowers are an excellent source of early season pollen for native sweat bees, mining bees, mason bees, bumblebees and hoverflies.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, herbaceous plant Size at maturity: 0-18” tall, 0-12" wide Light requirements: full sun to part shade Moisture requirements: dry to wet soil Bloom time: March - August (April - May in the Portland Metro area) Growth rate/ease: fast growing, easy to grow Wildlife support: flowers are a nectar source for adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators Native habitat/range: common in wet meadows, coastal bluffs, disturbed soils, and open woodlands, at low elevations, across western Washington, Oregon, and northwestern California. Portland Plant List - yes. Special features & uses: groundcover; landscape uses include rock gar