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Lesser Spearwort

Ranunculus flammula, Ranunculaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Water PurslaneLythrum portula
Pollinator Sharing
Parnassus-leaved Water PlantainCaldesia parnassifolia
Pollinator Sharing
Hare's-tail CottongrassEriophorum vaginatum
Physical SupportWind Protection
Richardson's PondweedPotamogeton richardsonii
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Water CrowfootRanunculus aquatilis

Ranunculus species known to produce allelopathic compounds affecting nearby plants

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWater FiltrationHabitat CreationPollinator Support

Medicinal Uses

Topical Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Lesser Spearwort grow in?

Lesser Spearwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Lesser Spearwort?

Good companions for Lesser Spearwort include Water Purslane, Parnassus-leaved Water Plantain, Hare's-tail Cottongrass, Richardson's Pondweed.

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