Ranunculus Lappaceus (Common Buttercup)
Ranunculus Lappaceus (Common Buttercup)
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Ranunculus Lappaceus (Common Buttercup) is a delightful Australian native perennial valued for its cheerful golden-yellow blooms and lush green foliage. Flowering from winter through spring, it brightens garden beds, native meadows, woodland settings and naturalistic landscapes while providing nectar for bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its upright habit and vibrant flowers add a fresh burst of seasonal colour.
Easy to establish and low maintenance, Common Buttercup thrives in well-drained soils with reliable moisture and performs well in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for cottage gardens, borders and native wildflower displays, it can naturalise readily under suitable conditions, creating attractive drifts of yellow flowers. This resilient native is a great choice for colourful, easy-care planting with ecological value.

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Mature height
20–60 cm
Mature width
20–40 cm
Spacing
25–40 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright green foliage with glossy golden-yellow flowers.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Winter to spring.
Sun tolerance
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low; keep soil moderately moist and remove spent flowers to encourage a tidy appearance.
Root System
Fibrous root system with a small perennial rootstock.