Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) is a familiar and striking native perennial wildflower, well known for its tall, upright growth and vibrant yellow, glossy flowers. A key species in traditional wildflower meadows, pasturelands, and road verges, it provides early-season colour and excellent habitat value for pollinators. Its cheerful blooms appear in late spring and early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.

Thriving in fertile, moist, and well-drained soils, Meadow Buttercup performs particularly well in low-management grasslands and wildflower schemes. Its deep roots and resilience to mowing make it a dependable performer in many landscape settings.

Features & Benefits
Bold, upright stems with classic yellow buttercup flowers
A staple species for traditional meadows and pasture mixes
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
Native UK wildflower ideal for restoration and biodiversity
Tolerates occasional mowing and grazing

Latin Name:
Ranunculus acris

Flowering Time:
May – July

Flowering Height:
30 – 90 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
Select a fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained site.
Clear away weeds and cultivate soil to a fine seedbed.
Broadcast seed evenly and rake lightly to ensure seed-to-soil contact.
Firm the surface by treading or rolling.
Keep moist during dry spells for better germination.
Ideal in meadows, parklands, and along road verges.

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Latin Name | Ranunculus acris

Flowering Time | May – July

Flowering Height | 30 – 90 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, fertile, well-drained soils; full sun or light shade

Pollinator Friendly | Yes

Minimum Order Quantity | 10g

Ideal For | Meadows, pasture, road verges, parks, conservation schemes