Common Silverweed
Argentina anserina
Also listed as Potentilla anserina, Argentina vulgaris
Also known as Silverweed, Silver Cinquefoil, Silverweed Cinquefoil
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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.
Why grow it
Silverweed offers reliable soil stabilization on disturbed or compacted ground where many ornamental groundcovers struggle to establish. Its low stature and dense runner growth make it useful for filling gaps and preventing erosion on slopes or poorly consolidated soils. Compared to other low-growing perennials, it tolerates wet conditions and poor drainage better than most alternatives, and its bright yellow flowers provide season-long color with minimal maintenance once established.
Watch out for
Silverweed prefers consistent moisture and may decline in extended dry periods without supplemental watering. In areas with very rich soil, it can become excessively vigorous and harder to manage, so expect it to perform most predictably in leaner, well-drained sites. Where winters are mild, it may spread more aggressively than anticipated, requiring periodic trimming to stay within intended boundaries.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern temperate and arctic regions (Eurasia, North America)
Native to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Common Silverweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Silverweed offers reliable soil stabilization on disturbed or compacted ground where many ornamental groundcovers struggle to establish. Its low stature and dense runner growth make it useful for filling gaps and preventing erosion on slopes or poorly consolidated soils. Compared to other low-growing perennials, it tolerates wet conditions and poor drainage better than most alternatives, and its bright yellow flowers provide season-long color with minimal maintenance once established.
Watch out for
Silverweed prefers consistent moisture and may decline in extended dry periods without supplemental watering. In areas with very rich soil, it can become excessively vigorous and harder to manage, so expect it to perform most predictably in leaner, well-drained sites. Where winters are mild, it may spread more aggressively than anticipated, requiring periodic trimming to stay within intended boundaries.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern temperate and arctic regions (Eurasia, North America)
Native to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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