Silvery Cinquefoil
Potentilla anserina
This prostrate species has compound basal leaves with sharply toothed leaflets, silvery beneath. Silvery Cinquefoil sends up yellow flowers and leaves on separate stalks and spreads by runners. Aggressive groundcover. Has been used as a remedy for diarrhea, skin problems, mouth and throat sores and to relieve cramps. Valuable in restoration.
Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Height: 6-10 Inches
Blooms: June to September
Bloom Colour: Yellow
Growth Conditions
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Wet to Moist, Sandy/Gravel Soil
Habitat: Moist to Wet Open Places & Shorelines
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