Creeping Buttercup

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is a landscape plant valued for its form and structure as much as its bloom. It reaches roughly 2 ft at maturity and blooms in mid spring. Match it to full sun to part shade and water on a normal schedule until it is established. One caveat worth knowing before you plant: parts of this species carry a toxicity flag (moderate), so keep it away from pets and kids who chew on landscape plants. Given a spot that matches its light and water needs, it is a dependable, low-drama addition to the yard.