Shrubby Fivefingers
(Sibbaldia tridentata)
Shrubby Fivefingers (Sibbaldia tridentata)
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Kathy Hofmeyer Woughter
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Photo by: Kathy Hofmeyer Woughter | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Kathy Hofmeyer Woughter | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-06-10T17:43:12-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Sibbaldia tridentata, commonly known as Shrubby Fivefingers, is an evergreen perennial herb or subshrub native to alpine and subarctic regions, including the Northeastern and North Central USA, Canada, and Greenland. It typically grows up to ten inches tall and is characterized by its glossy, evergreen leaves that can turn a deep red in the fall when exposed to full sun. The plant produces small, white flowers that are not particularly showy but add a delicate touch to the foliage. The blooming period extends from June to August.
Shrubby Fivefingers is valued for its hardiness and low maintenance, making it suitable for rock gardens, alpine gardens, and as ground cover in cold climates. Its ability to thrive in poor soils and its evergreen foliage provide year-round interest. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade and requires low to medium amounts of water, with well-drained soil being essential for its health. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, but it can suffer from root rot if the soil is not well-drained.CC BY-SA 4.0
Shrubby Fivefingers is valued for its hardiness and low maintenance, making it suitable for rock gardens, alpine gardens, and as ground cover in cold climates. Its ability to thrive in poor soils and its evergreen foliage provide year-round interest. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade and requires low to medium amounts of water, with well-drained soil being essential for its health. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, but it can suffer from root rot if the soil is not well-drained.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.25-3 feet
- Width: 0.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Border Plant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to alpine and subarctic regions
Other Names
Common Names: Three-Toothed Cinquefoil , Wineleafpotentille Tridentée , Potentille À Feuilles Tridentées
Scientific Names: Sibbaldiopsis tridentata , Sibbaldiopsis tridenta , Potentilla tridentata , Sibbaldia tridentata , Potentilla tridentata f. hirsutifolia , Potentilla tridentata f. aurora , Sibbaldiopsis tridentata f. hirsutifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Sibbaldia tridentata (Aiton) Paule & Soják