Sticky Cinquefoil

Overview

Potentilla glandulosa, commonly called Sticky Cinquefoil, is a resilient perennial herb that thrives in USDA zones 3-7. It features yellow five-petaled flowers spanning 0.75-1 inch across atop stems reaching 1–2 feet high. Its distinctive palmate leaves, which exude a sticky substance, tend to cluster at the base. Blooming occurs from late spring to fall, attracting pollinators. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils.