The Story
Trollius is closely related to Ranunculus. The common name of some species is globeflower or globe flower. Trollius usually grow in heavy, wet clay soils.
They have bright orange-yellow flowers. They are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species of butterflies and moths.
Some species are popular ornamental flowers in horticulture, with several cultivars selected for large and brightly colored flowers, and have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Type: Very hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-9
Height: 30", 75cm
Location: Full sun or part shade
Seeds per packet: 20
Description
Trollius is closely related to Ranunculus. The common name of some species is globeflower or globe flower. Trollius usually grow in heavy, wet clay soils.
They have bright orange-yellow flowers. They are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species of butterflies and moths.
Some species are popular ornamental flowers in horticulture, with several cultivars selected for large and brightly colored flowers, and have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Type: Very hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-9
Height: 30", 75cm
Location: Full sun or part shade
Seeds per packet: 20
