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marsh cinquefoil

marsh cinquefoil

Comarum palustre

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 2aZone 7b

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A low-growing wetland perennial with dark red flowers and cinquefoil-like foliage, thriving in boggy or marshy conditions. It spreads via rhizomes and is valued for naturalistic water gardens and pond margins.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern temperate regions, Europe and North America

Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with