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Cinquefoil

Potentilla Neumanniana

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Overview

Cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana) is a low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. It features bright yellow, five-petaled flowers spanning 0.5-1 inches across atop trifoliate green leaves. This groundcover spreads 6-12 inches wide and reaches 4-6 inches high, preferring full sun to partial shade. It's drought-tolerant once established and ideal for rock gardens, borders, or erosion control. Blooming occurs in early to mid-spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana) is a low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — It's drought-tolerant once established and ideal for rock gardens, borders, or erosion controlCinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Blooming occurs in early to mid-spring, adding a splash of color to the landscapeCinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — commonly referred to as Cinquefoil or Spring CinquefoilCinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant greenCinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — It is a versatile plant that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — providing a dense mat that effectively suppresses weeds+208

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana) is a low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — It's drought-tolerant once established and ideal for rock gardens, borders, or erosion control
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Blooming occurs in early to mid-spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — commonly referred to as Cinquefoil or Spring Cinquefoil
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant green
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — It is a versatile plant that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — providing a dense mat that effectively suppresses weeds
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — the plant is adorned with bright yellow flowers
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — which offer a dazzling display of color and attract pollinators to the garden.<br><br>For landscape design
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — It features bright yellow, five-petaled flowers spanning 0.5-1 inches across atop trifoliate green leaves
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — This groundcover spreads 6-12 inches wide and reaches 4-6 inches high, preferring full sun to partial shade
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — and as a groundcover over large areas
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Potentilla neumanniana is an excellent choice for rock gardens
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and is highly adaptable to various soil types
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — though it flourishes in well-drained
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Cinquefoil is drought-resistant
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — adding to its appeal for sustainable
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — low-maintenance landscapes
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — its semi-evergreen foliage ensures year-round interest
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — especially in milder winter climates.<br><br>In designing a garden
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — incorporating Potentilla neumanniana can provide a vivid
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — low-lying contrast to taller plants and structures
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — creating an aesthetically pleasing tapestry of texture and color

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