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common silverweed

common silverweed

Argentina anserina

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 9b

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A low-growing perennial groundcover with silvery-green pinnate foliage and bright yellow five-petaled flowers. Spreads vigorously via runners and is useful for stabilizing disturbed soils or filling gaps in difficult areas.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–0.5′ tall × 1–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern temperate and arctic regions (Eurasia, North America)

Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with