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