Persian Buttercup Plant. Ranunculus asiaticus, the Persian buttercup, is a species of buttercup (Ranunculus) native to the eastern Mediterranean region in southwestern Asia, southeastern Europe (Crete, Karpathos and Rhodes), and northeastern Africa. Persian buttercups (Ranunculus asiaticus) are a cool temperature-loving plant that grows as a perennial in U.
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In April I planted the tubers or bulbs and soon they grew tall and leafy, but it is almost October now and there isn't a single flower.
Learn how to grow your own with this guide to buying, planting and caring for buttercups. They prefer moist habitats and live in the fields..ranunculus asiaticus or Persian buttercup could easily serve as the movie star of the plant world. Mulch around the plants to help keep the soil cool and moist at the root level.