Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula) is a native perennial wildflower that produces bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers from June to September. Its slender stems and narrow leaves add colour and interest to wetlands, pond margins, and damp grassland planting schemes.
This species thrives in consistently moist or waterlogged soils and grows best in full sun or partial shade. It naturally occurs in marshes, fens, wet meadows, ditches, and along the edges of ponds and streams across the UK. As a result, it is an excellent choice for wetland restoration, habitat creation, and conservation projects.
The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, hoverflies, butterflies, and other pollinating insects throughout the summer. Additionally, its spreading growth habit helps establish diverse wetland habitats and provides valuable cover for invertebrates. Its long flowering season also supports wildlife over an extended period.
Our Lesser Spearwort plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Common Name | Lesser Spearwort |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Ranunculus Flammula |
| Height | 20 – 30cm |
| Flowering Time | June – October |
| Colour | Pale Yellow |
| Management | The Lesser Spearwort plant prefers clean, fresh water where water levels fluctuate, such as the edges of ponds, lakes and streams, and in marshes, water meadows and bogs. It can tolerate close planting. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 110cc, 65cc, 99cc, 9cm pot |
