Tall Cinquefoil
(Drymocallis arguta)
Tall Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Drymocallis arguta, commonly known as Tall Cinquefoil, is a deciduous perennial herb or subshrub native to a variety of habitats including prairies, open woodlands, and forest edges in Central and Eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 1 foot. The plant features pinnate leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers in late spring to early summer, which are attractive to a range of pollinators. The flowers are modest in size but are easily accessible to short-tongued insects such as small bees, hoverflies, and wasps, which feed on the nectar and pollen. The root system consists of a taproot with short rhizomes that enable the plant to form dense clumps, making it suitable for mass plantings and naturalistic gardens.
Tall Cinquefoil is valued for its ability to attract beneficial insects and its adaptability to different soil conditions. It is often used in native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, and as a border plant. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and requires medium amounts of water with well-drained soil. It is relatively low-maintenance but can benefit from division every few years to maintain vigor.CC BY-SA 4.0
Tall Cinquefoil is valued for its ability to attract beneficial insects and its adaptability to different soil conditions. It is often used in native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, and as a border plant. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and requires medium amounts of water with well-drained soil. It is relatively low-maintenance but can benefit from division every few years to maintain vigor.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb, Subshrub
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 0.667-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Prairies, open woodlands, and forest edges
Other Names
Common Names: Prarie Cinquefoil, Sticky Cinquefoil, Tall Potentilla, Tall Drymocallis, Tall Wood-Beauty, Potentille Âcre
Scientific Names: , Drymocallis arguta, Potentilla arguta var. glandulosa, Bootia sericea, Geum agrimonioides, Potentilla agrimonioides var. arguta, Potentilla arguta subsp. typica, Potentilla bigelowiana, Potentilla pensylvanica var. arguta,
GBIF Accepted Name: Drymocallis arguta (Pursh) Rydb.