Common name: Lesser Spearwort
Pot size: 9 cm
Plant type: Low-growing marginal aquatic perennial

 Plant Overview

Ranunculus flammula is a charming native wildflower known for its bright yellow, buttercup-like blooms and slender green foliage. It thrives in damp soil and shallow water, making it ideal for pond edges, bog gardens, and consistently moist borders.

 Flowers

• Small, glossy yellow flowers

• Blooming period: Late spring to early autumn

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and hoverflies

 Foliage

• Narrow, lance-shaped leaves

• Creeping or spreading growth habit

• Forms attractive low mats over time

 Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Wet, boggy, or shallow water (up to ~5 cm deep)

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK and similar climates

• Maintenance: Low maintenance; trim back after flowering if needed

 Garden Uses

• Pond margins

• Wildlife gardens

• Bog gardens

• Naturalistic planting schemes