| Botanical Name: | Ranunculus asiaticus |
| Life Cycle: | perennial |
| Planting Time: | spring or fall |
| Height: | 12" to 18" |
| Exposure: | full sun to part shade |
| Soil: | average to rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH |
| Hardiness: | best in zones 8-11 |
| Bloom Time: | late spring |
| Flower: | bright variety of colors including white, pink, red, yellow and fuchsia |
| Foliage: | green |
| Propagation: | bulbs (tuberous roots) |
| Suggested Use: | beds, borders and cut flowers |
| Growing Hints: | Claw-shaped ranunculus tubers come in different grades (sizes). The largest and most popular are called jumbos. They are 2 _ to 3 1/8 centimeters in circumference and will produce up to 35 flowers per bulb. Spring-planted ranunculus will bloom in June or July. Plant bulbs with the "claw" facing down 1 to 2 inches deep and space each tuber 8 to 12 inches apart. Unless ideal soil conditions can be met, tubers should be dug up and stored until the next season. |
| Interesting Facts: | Ranunculus is said to contain medicinal properties to treat blisters, bronchitis, skin conditions and rheumatism. |
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