Creeping cinquefoil
Potentilla reptans
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A low-growing, spreading groundcover with five-parted leaves and small yellow flowers. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established, thriving in poor soils where other plants struggle.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and temperate Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing, spreading groundcover with five-parted leaves and small yellow flowers. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established, thriving in poor soils where other plants struggle.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Creeping cinquefoil grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and temperate Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation