Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is a low-growing, prostrate perennial wildflower that creates a charming groundcover with its delicate yellow blooms. Ideal for low-maintenance meadows, lawn reinforcements, and verges, it spreads readily to form a dense mat that can help suppress weeds while enhancing the floral diversity of an area. Its attractive, cup-shaped flowers appear in spring and early summer, providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Thriving in moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade, Creeping Buttercup is well adapted to a range of conditions including gardens, roadside edges, and ecological restoration projects. Its creeping habit makes it an excellent choice for creating a soft, attractive carpet in wildflower mixes.

Features & Benefits
Prostrate, creeping habit forms attractive groundcover
Delicate yellow, cup-shaped flowers bloom in spring and early summer
Suppresses weeds while enhancing floral diversity
Provides a nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Ideal for low-maintenance meadows, lawns, and verges

Latin Name:
Ranunculus repens

Flowering Time:
April – July

Flowering Height:
10 – 20 cm

Life Cycle:
Perennial

Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
3.75kg per acre (9.25kg per hectare)

Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

How to Sow & Preparation
Site Selection: Choose a location with moist, well-drained soil that receives full sun to partial shade.
Preparation: Clear the area of weeds and prepare a fine, level seedbed using light cultivation.
Sowing: Evenly broadcast the seed over the surface either by hand or with a seed spreader.
Seed-to-Soil Contact: Lightly firm the seed into the soil using a roller or by gently walking over the area—avoid burying the seed too deeply.
Aftercare: Keep the area lightly watered during dry spells to support germination and early growth. Minimal maintenance is required as the plant naturally establishes and spreads.

About John Chambers Wildflower Seeds
John Chambers Wildflower Seeds has been a trusted supplier of native UK wildflower seeds for over 35 years. Known for high-quality, locally sourced seed and outstanding customer service, John Chambers provides ecological solutions for landscape contractors, local authorities, and conservationists focused on creating sustainable, biodiverse landscapes.

Latin Name | Ranunculus repens

Flowering Time | April – July

Flowering Height | 10 – 20 cm

Life Cycle | Perennial

Sowing Rate | 3.75 kg per acre (9.25 kg per hectare)

Sowing Period | Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

Preferred Conditions | Moist, well-drained soils; full sun to partial shade

Pollinator Friendly | Yes

Minimum Order Quantity | 10g

Ideal For | Wildflower meadows, lawns, verges, ecological restoration projects