How to Grow and Care for Meadow buttercup

Meadow buttercup, also known as Tall buttercup, Giant buttercup, Meadowbloom, Bachelor's buttons, Goldcup, Kingcup

Meadow buttercup thrives in moist, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade exposure. Special care points include ensuring consistent soil moisture without waterlogging and protecting them from strong winds which can damage delicate stems and foliage. Deadheading spent flowers promotes further blooming.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Meadow buttercup

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Meadow buttercup

Crowfoot 'Flore Pleno'

Crowfoot 'Flore Pleno' is a showy perennial, with fully double, bright yellow flowers resembling small globes, elevating its visual appeal in any garden space. Its high-reaching stems, often up to 90 cm, defy windy conditions, while deeply lobed leaves form a lush green base. Thriving in damp meadows, crowfoot 'Flore Pleno' symbolizes adaptability, drawing in pollinators and enlivening natural landscapes.

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Meadow buttercup displays shiny, bright green leaves that are divided into three to seven lobes, often with a serrated edge. The foliage grows from a basal rosette, and the plant reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm). Above the leaves, it features yellow flowers comprising five glossy petals, each flower measuring about 1 inch (2.5 cm) across. These blooms stand out on slender, branching stems and are easily distinguishable by their small green sepals below the petals.