Potentilla tabernaemontani
Spring Cinquefoil
Description
Perennial persistant groundcover. Dainty-looking yet tough and persistent ground cover 3-6 in. high. Bright green leaves are divided into five leaflets. Butter yellow, 1/4 in. flowers bloom in spring and summer. Spreads quickly. Good bulb cover.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Vine
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Modify your controller each season. In the rainy season turn it off.