Zone 8 · Persian Buttercup
Planting Persian Buttercup in Zone 8
Ranunculus asiaticus
✅ Persian Buttercup thrives in zone 8 (hardy 7–10)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Persian Buttercup outside
Last frost has passed. Soak tubers 3-4 hours; plant in fall (zones 7-10) or early spring (colder zones as annual). Cut-flower favorite.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
April – June
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
18"
Spacing
6" apart
Type
bulb
How to plant Persian Buttercup in zone 8
Soak tubers 3-4 hours; plant in fall (zones 7-10) or early spring (colder zones as annual). Cut-flower favorite.
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Persian Buttercup peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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