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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 1.5-2 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Flower color: Double white, small and rose-like
Foliage color: Deep green, lobed leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Medium to high
Maintenance: Moderate; trim after flowering to encourage compact growth
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-7
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, including bees

Perennials

Ranunculus aconitifolius 'Flore Pleno'

Fair Maids of France

Ranunculus aconitifolius 'Flore Pleno', often known as the double-flowered form of fair maids of France, is cherished for its delicate, pure white, double blooms that resemble small, clustered roses. These blossoms emerge in late spring to early summer, creating a soft, cloud-like effect in the garden that pairs beautifully with other early-season perennials. The flowers are densely packed with petals, adding a refined, almost lace-like appearance against the plant's lush green foliage.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Medium to high

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.