I noticed lesser celandine sprouting in my garden a couple of weeks ago, so it is time to begin control measures. Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) is a very invasive spring ephemeral perennial plant ...

“How did the Sure Power herbicide you referenced in a column last year work to control lesser celandine in your lawn?” Many readers have asked the same question. As a reminder, lesser celandine ...

Q: I have an infestation of (see picture) in numerous parts of my lawn. It seems resistant to lawn weed killer. Any suggestions? A: The plant in your photo is a pretty little native wildflower known ...

Lesser celandine, commonly called fig buttercup, has distinctive kidney shaped leaves appearing in a rosette. As the plant takes hold it creeps along the ground and will quickly spread throughout a ...

Underneath a mask of bright yellow blossoms and heart-shaped leaves, an invasive species is threatening native mid-Michigan flora. During an annual review of Michigan's invasive species watch list, a ...

Q: We have several large patches of fig buttercup in our backyard. Is there a selective natural spray, or will vinegar work? I want to be eco-friendly, but don’t want it to take over lawns and gardens ...

It’s back! And taking up more real estate than ever. I’m talking about lesser celandine (Ficaria verna, a.k.a., Ranunculus facaria). This member of the Buttercup Family is the lovely, yellow-flowered ...

Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. IndyStar is ...

It’s called lesser celandine in some books, figwort in others, and Ficaria verna in others. It’s a low-growing plant with bright yellow flowers, each about one inch across, with six to ten petals. The ...

You may have noticed that along with the daffodils and forsythia now in bloom in yards and gardens throughout the area, there are large swaths of a groundcover along our creeks and streams also ...

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