Potentilla canadensis (Native)

Common Name
Canada cinquefoil
Dwarf cinquefoil
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Width (ft)
2.0 - 4.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8

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Habitat

Dry-mesic to dry forests, woodlands, barrens, clearings, fields, and roadsides. Common throughout Virginia

Wildlife value

Members of the genus Potentilla support specialized bees. Small bees and flies seek their nectar.  Bees also collect the pollen.  The seeds are eaten by birds. Rabbits and groundhogs often eat the leaves

Additional Notes

Semi-evergreen

Flower Color
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees