Three-toothed Cinquefoil (Potentilla tridentata)

Three-toothed cinquefoil is an attractive little native with woody lower stems and evergreen leaves. It is found on dry, rocky and sandy areas, including mountaintops, and thus makes a good rock garden ornamental.

Each cluster of flowers may contain up to 25 white five petaled blooms that open at the tips of the stem and side branches with the terminal buds opening first. The attractive low growing form makes it a great groundcover or when planted on the outer edges of a planter it will give a spiller effect. Divide every three to four year period to prevent crowding.

Thriving in droughty habitats with poor soils where there is little competition, Three-toothed Cinquefoil can be grown in the home landscape but will not compete well with other plants, especially in better soils, but may do well in a sunny rock garden. Also called Wineleaf Potentilla, the leaves take on a rich burgundy fall color.

Fall Color; Evergreen; Attracts: 🐝
Light: full sun
Soil: dry
Bloom Time: June-July