Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn' Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Ranunculus (ra-NUN-ku-lus) Species: repens (REE-penz) Category: Groundcovers Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Bloom Colors: Yellow Bloom Time: Mid Spring Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Spread: 1 to 2 feet Mature Height: 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm Environment: prefers partial shade or partial sun to full sun; soil should be dry to moist. Toxicity: Not that we are aware of. Hardy in zones 3A - 8B. If you have been looking for an evergreen groundcover for either sun or shade, here is your plant. This This gold variegated buttercup cultivar is a dense, creeping ground cover that typically grows to 10 inches tall and features attractive, chartreuse and gold, deeply cut, serrated, snowflake-like leaves on creeping stems which root as they go at the nodes. Plants growing in the shade works wonders on brightening the garden. R. 'Buttered Popcorn' spreads steadily, but is easy to remove. General Culture: Grow in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to deep shade. Best color in sun to part shade (leaf color more golden in sun and more green in shade). Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. Tends to spread more rapidly in moist, shady conditions. Bright yellow flowers appear above the foliage in spring. Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. May be invasive under certain conditions, but less so than the species. Uses: This plant is grown for its varigated dense foliage, and it is a versatile ground cover for small or large areas in sun or shade.