Shrubby Cinquefoil

Prairie birds, such as the clay-colored sparrow, often conceal their nests in the dense branches and foliage.

SHRUBBY CINQUEFOIL (Potentilla fruticosa)

This low, bushy shrub is quite versatile, naturally occurring soils that range from moist to dry. Prairie birds, such as the clay-colored sparrow, often conceal their nests in the dense branches and foliage. The leaves make a fine tea that tastes like black tea.

Flower Colour: yellow
Life Cycle: perennial
Sun Exposure: full sun – shade
Bloom Period: late July – September
Height: 3 – 6”
Soil: medium – moist