Each flower consists of between 5 – 7 glossy yellow petals. Measuring 20mm – 30mm across they are borne singular or in clusters on long, hairy stalks. Flowers: The golden yellow flowers are typical of most buttercups.The measure anything from 15mm – 80mm in length. The basal leaves are divided into three segments (leaflets), each segment being deeply cut or lobed. They are dark green, sometimes with pale or dark flecks and are under close inspection covered in fine hairs. Leaves: The leaves are borne on long, hairy stalks ranging from 15mm – 250mm in length.Creeping buttercup can also reproduce from seed. If left undisturbed it can grow to a height of 50cm.Īs its name suggests this invasive weed spreads by stolons (overground runners), rooting at nodes with a deep fibrous root system. It is an invasive weed and can quickly colonise areas of turf. It is particularly troublesome in mown turf as it forms as a low growing rosette that can withstand a low cutting height.
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It is rare to find it on dry, free draining sites. A presence of creeping buttercup is often a good indicator of the aforementioned symptoms and remedial action needs to be taken to improve the drainage. It prefers heavy wet soils that often suffer from prolonged wetness and water logging. It is an easy weed to recognise with its lovely golden yellow flowers that can add an array of colour if the infestation is widespread. Creeping buttercup is perennial weed and the most common of the buttercups found in turf.
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