Silverweed, Dog's Tansy, Fair Days, Fair Grass, Goose Grass, Goose Tansy, Marsh Corn, Silkweed, Silver Feather, Wild Tansy, Argentina anserina
Formerly cultivated for its edible root, Potentilla anserina (Silverweed) is a low herbaceous perennial forming attractive rosettes of silky, lacy, silvery leaves, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm), adorned with 9-31 deeply toothed leaflets. From early to late summer, 5-petaled, bright yellow flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), bloom atop leafless stalks rising from a runner node. Silverweed spreads vigorously by its running roots which creep along the ground, rooting at the nodes to form new plants. All parts of this plant are edible. The leaves can be added to salads or used to make tea. The roots can be eaten raw, cooked or dried. They are said to have the flavor of parsnips or sweet potatoes when cooked. Medical herbalists consider this plant to have a number of medicinal applications, including uses as an astringent, antispasmodic, diuretic, haemostatic, odentalgic and tonic. A very easily grown plant, Silverweed is a perfect choice for moist soils, ponds and streams margins. Good for erosion control.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Goose Grass, Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 36" (30cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, California, Northeast, Ohio, North Dakota, Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Tennessee, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Goose Grass, Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 36" (30cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, California, Northeast, Ohio, North Dakota, Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Tennessee, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Potentilla anserina (Silverweed) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Potentilla anserina (Silverweed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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