GLACIER BUTTERCUP RANUNCULUS Glacialis

Ranunculus glacialis, the glacier buttercup or glacier crowfoot, is a plant of the family Ranunculaceae. It grows up to 20 cm high, often with a single relatively large (1.8 - 3.8 cm) flower, with 5 petals first white later pink or reddish.

Ranunculus glacialis is an Arctic–alpine species, found in the high mountains of Europe, as well as on the Scandinavian peninsula, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, Svalbard, eastern Greenland and Finland, where it is endangered and protected.

Note: This plant species is known to have toxicity. Ingestion of these seeds or this plant can cause illness such as vomiting or diarrhea.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-8

Height: 20 cm, 8"

Location: Sun or part shade

Seeds per pack: 5 Rare seeds

Germination: Germinates in 3-4 weeks at 15°C. Keep cool, especially to maintain compact habit.