About
Ranunculus trichophyllus, the thread-leaved water crowfoot, is an aquatic annual or perennial producing submerged, finely divided, thread-like leaves and small, white flowers that appear above the water surface in summer. A rewarding native aquatic for a pond or slow-moving stream.
About the genus
Ranunculus are annuals, biennials and perennials with variable, often palmately lobed or dissected leaves and bowl-shaped, usually shiny-petalled flowers in yellow, white, orange or red. A diverse and widely cultivated genus for borders, meadows and water features.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.