Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta)
Prairie Cinquefoil is a 2' to 3' tall late spring to early summer flowering wildflower. The inflorescence is terminal clusters of flowers with 5 white petals. It is a native perennial that grows in full sun or part shade and dry to medium soil moisture. The long tap root makes this plant highly drought tolerant.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta) |
Alternatative Common Names | Tall Wood-Beauty |
Botanical Synonyms | Potentilla arguta |
Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | White |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | |
pH | Neutral |
pH Values | 6.0/8.0 |
Average height | 2-3ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 1 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 4403000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 275188 |
Seeds Per Packet | 3000 |
Product Benefits | Low Growing;Nectar Source; |