The colorful, ruffled petals, towering stem, and extended vase life of the Persian buttercup make this corm a fan-favorite. Because of their versatility and wide color palette, these blooms are often used in floral arrangements and bridal bouquets. Persian buttercup requires at least six hours of sunshine each day, sandy and well-draining soil, and temperatures below 90 degrees Fahrenheıt to reach its full blooming potential in flower gardens.
Persian buttercup, or garden ranunculus as it is more generally known, is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and grows from a corm to a height and width of 1 to 2 feet. Sandy, loamy, and well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH are ıdeal growıng conditions for this plant. White, pink, yellow, purple, red, and orange are just few of the hues represented by these spring and summertime blossoms. Persian buttercups are hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, where they thrive in their native Mediterranean, Southwest Asian, and Southwest European habitats.
