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Ranunculaceae
Persian Buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus
Radiant charm and dazzling beauty.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Native to
- eastern Mediterranean, Turkey, Iran
- Bloom season
- Spring, Early Summer
- Type
- tuberous perennial
- Height
- 20–45 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- rich, well-drained, sandy
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 8–11
- Lifespan
- perennial (tubers lifted in cold zones)
Did you know
- Crusaders brought ranunculus tubers back to Europe from the Holy Land in the 13th century.
- Each flower has multiple layers of tissue-thin petals — up to 100 in double varieties — resembling crumpled silk.
- They are a top wedding flower, rivaling roses and peonies for bridal bouquets.
- The tubers look like tiny dried octopuses or claws and should be soaked before planting to rehydrate.
- In the Victorian language of flowers, giving ranunculus meant 'I am dazzled by your charms'.
Color meanings
Red
you are radiant and attractive
Yellow
your charms are dazzling
Pink
delicate allure
White
pure enchantment