Nepalese Cinquefoil, Nepal Cinquefoil
Potentilla nepalensis (Nepalese Cinquefoil) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial forming a sprawling foliage mound of strawberry-like bright green leaves composed of five broad leaflets. From late spring to late summer, cup-shaped, dark red or dark pink flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), with five heart-shaped petals cover the foliage. They are borne in loose clusters on branched, reddish stems. A very tolerant and easily grown plant, surviving considerable neglect.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Potentilla nepalensis (Nepalese Cinquefoil) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Potentilla nepalensis (Nepalese Cinquefoil) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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