Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus hispidus var. nitidus
Last reviewed: June 2026
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Bristly Buttercup as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bristly Buttercup is a compact native perennial that produces bright yellow, glossy flowers from spring through summer. This low-growing wildflower forms neat clumps and goes dormant in winter, returning reliably each spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bristly Buttercup is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial insects throughout the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bristly Buttercup need?
- Bristly Buttercup grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Bristly Buttercup bloom?
- Bristly Buttercup blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Bristly Buttercup native?
- Bristly Buttercup (Ranunculus hispidus var. nitidus) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Bristly Buttercup toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Bristly Buttercup as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Bristly Buttercup attract?
- Bristly Buttercup draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
- Is Bristly Buttercup HOA-friendly?
- Bristly Buttercup is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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