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shrubby cinquefoils

Dasiphora

Shrubby cinquefoils are cheerful little shrubs with bright yellow flowers. They grow in many places and are great for gardens, attracting butterflies and bees!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The shrubby cinquefoils has small, compound leaves often with a silvery-green hue. Its cheerful flowers typically have five round, bright yellow petals, though some varieties boast white, orange, or pink blooms. It grows as a dense, low-spreading shrub.

KingdomPlantaePhylumAngiospermsClassEudicotsOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPotentilla
shrubby cinquefoils
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shrubby cinquefoils

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Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

"Cinquefoil" means "five leaves", even though many leaves have more!

Its flower petals can be used to make natural dyes for fabric!

Its roots are so tough they help hold soil together on hillsides!

Some wild varieties can grow way up high on cold mountains!

Special abilities

Ability

Winter Warrior

Shrubby cinquefoils can survive extreme cold and harsh winters, bouncing back to bloom again.

Ability

Sun Seeker

This plant thrives in full sunshine and very dry, rocky soils where others struggle to grow.

Ability

Pollinator Paradise

Its long-lasting blooms offer a steady feast of nectar and pollen for insects all summer.

Measurements & details

Height
50-150 cm
Spread
50-150 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.

pollinates

European Honeybee

Apis mellifera

Visits blooms for valuable nectar and pollen.

eats

Grizzled Skipper

Pyrgus malvae

Its caterpillars sometimes feed on the leaves.

Traits

Also known as

CinquefoilPotentillashrubby cinquefoil

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These plants are safe to touch, but it's best to look without picking them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is shrubby cinquefoils?

50-150 cm

How wide does shrubby cinquefoils spread?

50-150 cm

How big are the flowers on shrubby cinquefoils?

2-3 cm

When does shrubby cinquefoils bloom?

Late spring to early fall

Is shrubby cinquefoils edible?

No

Is shrubby cinquefoils toxic?

None

What is shrubby cinquefoils's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is shrubby cinquefoils pollinated?

Insect

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