Potentilla virgata, commonly known as Virgin Cinquefoil or Threadleaf Cinquefoil, is a perennial herb that is native to a variety of habitats across the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It thrives in alpine and subalpine zones, meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands, often adapting to disturbed areas such as roadsides. This plant typically grows at a moderate rate to a height of 1-2.5 feet (0.3-0.8 meters) and a width of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). Virgin Cinquefoil has finely divided, thread-like leaves and bears bright yellow flowers from late spring to mid-summer, which are modest in size but can be quite numerous, creating a showy display.

Virgin Cinquefoil is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized areas. It is also used for erosion control due to its spreading habit. The plant requires minimal maintenance once established and is relatively free of serious pests and diseases. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained sandy or loamy soils. While it tolerates a range of soil conditions, it performs best with medium moisture and good drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0