silvery cinquefoil
Also known as: hoary cinquefoil
P. argentea is a perennial with fine, upright or sprawling, branched stems to about 30cm. The palmate leaves have five narrow leaflets, and are felted white underneath. In late spring and summer it produces open sprays of small, sulphur-yellow flowers with five petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- silvery cinquefoil (Potentilla argentea)
- Genus
- Potentilla
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of silvery cinquefoil
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of silvery cinquefoil
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silvery cinquefoil care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May sometimes be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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