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(Potentilla pusilla)
Spotted Cinquefoil (Potentilla pusilla)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Potentilla pusilla, commonly known as Spotted Cinquefoil, is a deciduous perennial subshrub or herb native to various habitats including grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands in Central and Southeastern Europe. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) and a width of 0.2-0.3 feet (0.06-0.09 meters). The plant has a bushy habit with stems that may be upright or ascending. It produces small, yellow flowers in the late spring to early summer, which are modest in appearance but can add a splash of color to the garden.
Spotted Cinquefoil is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. Its low water requirements and adaptability to various soil conditions, including those with medium to fast drainage, make it an easy plant to maintain. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, as ground cover, or in borders where its delicate flowers can be appreciated. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread somewhat aggressively in favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Spotted Cinquefoil is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. Its low water requirements and adaptability to various soil conditions, including those with medium to fast drainage, make it an easy plant to maintain. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, as ground cover, or in borders where its delicate flowers can be appreciated. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread somewhat aggressively in favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type:
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 0.2-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands in Central and Southeastern Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Flaum-Fingerkraut , Sternhaariges Frühlings-Fingerkraut
Scientific Names: Potentilla pusilla , Potentilla puberula , Potentilla gaudinii , Potentilla polytricha , Potentilla tiroliensis , Potentilla glandulifera , Potentilla abbreviata , Potentilla vindobonensis , Potentilla tirolensis , Potentilla gaudinii var. longifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Potentilla pusilla Host