Tall Cinquefoil, White Cinquefoil, Prairie Cinquefoil, Potentilla arguta
Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil) is a rhizomatous perennial with stout, erect stems topped with tight clusters of white to creamy-white flowers in early summer to early fall. Each flower, 1/2 in. across (1 cm), features 5 white to nearly white petals, 5 light green sepals, and a bouquet of 20 or more golden stamens. The blossoms last about a month and do not open at the same time. Their nectar and pollen attract small bees and pollinators. They give way to small seeds that are distributed to some extent by the wind. Both the stems and mostly basal, pinnate leaves are covered in fine hairs, given them a light or whitish green appearance. Tolerant of dry conditions, Tall Cinquefoil is a lovely addition to cottage gardens, prairie gardens or rock gardens.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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