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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 3–10Type Ground coverClimate Temperate

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — the plant is adorned with bright yellow flowers; potentilla neumanniana is an excellent choice for rock, image 172

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover
Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — commonly referred to as Cinquefoil or Spring Cinquefoil; which offer a dazzling display of color and attract pollinators

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — low-lying contrast to taller plants and structures, image 185

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — low-maintenance landscapes

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — creating an aesthetically pleasing tapestry of texture and color; this groundcover spreads 6-12 inches wide, image 186

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — though it flourishes in well-drained; cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana) is a low-growing perennial, image 70

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — low-maintenance landscapes; incorporating Potentilla neumanniana can provide a vivid, image 73

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — and as a groundcover over large areas, image 95

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant green; low-maintenance landscapes, image 115

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — low-lying contrast to taller plants and structures, image 50

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — ground cover with yellow blooms; cinquefoil is drought-resistant, image 161

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Blooming occurs in early to mid-spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape, image 59

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter; its semi-evergreen foliage ensures year-round interest

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — especially in milder winter climates.<br><br>In designing a garden; providing a dense mat that effectively, image 183

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — the plant is adorned with bright yellow flowers; potentilla neumanniana is an excellent choice for rock, image 199

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Blooming occurs in early to mid-spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape, image 167

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — yellow flowers in the garden; the plant is adorned with bright yellow flowers, image 160

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — and as a groundcover over large areas, image 203

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Potentilla neumanniana is an excellent choice for rock gardens; is a perennial groundcover that boasts, image 175

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — commonly referred to as Cinquefoil or Spring Cinquefoil; which offer a dazzling display of color and attract, image 60

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Blooming occurs in early to mid-spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — and as a groundcover over large areas, image 176

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Blooming occurs in early to mid-spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape, image 86

Potentilla Neumanniana

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