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creeping spearwort

Ranunculus flammula

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Ranunculus
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: lesser spearwort, small spearwort, snake's tongue, banewort [2]

About this plant

A marginal aquatic perennial with semi-erect, red-tinged green, spear-shaped leaves 1-2.5 cm long and bearing bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers, 2cm across in early summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in still or slow moving water 15-22cm deep

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division inspring or late summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slug and snail damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew, a rust and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years