Edelweiss Persian buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus 'Edelweiss'
A.M.-B.C. 1947, F.C.C.-B.C. 1948
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Edelweiss' Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Edelweiss') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The semi-double white flowers have pale lemon-yellow centers. They open from early to late spring and attract bees.
Pairs well with Statice, Labyrinth dahlia, and Mondo grass.