Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla - HIMALAYAN CINQUEFOIL (ORANGE STARLIT)
This pest- and disease-free perennial boasts ground covering clumps that are wide and dense. It is best known for its long blooming season and ease of care. The silvery, strawberry-like leaves are covered in short soft hairs and the 1" wide blooms, which are yellow-orange with red centers, appear for nearly the entire summer.
This perennial performs best in drained or leaner soils, especially as a groundcover in smaller groups. Perfect for rock gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, informal gardens, sunny edges/borders, and in wildflower meadows. It likes some drainage and will not succeed in heavy, wet soils.
Various parts of the plant have traditionally been used to treat colds.
Blooming Time: June - July/August
Size: up to 2' tall x 2' wide
USDA Zones: 5 to 8
Culture: full sun to part shade, average soil (moderately fertile or leaner, chalk, loam, sand)
Moisture Needs: average to drier, moist but well-drained soils
Origin: Himalayas
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pots
Plant Combinations: looks good with Agastache, Achillea, Echinacea, Knautia, Leucanthemum, Liatris, lower Monardas, Nepeta, and shorter or medium-sized grasses
Picture Copyright: 1) Jelitto, 2) US Perennials, LLC
Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla - HIMALAYAN CINQUEFOIL (ORANGE STARLIT)
This pest- and disease-free perennial boasts ground covering clumps that are wide and dense. It is best known for its long blooming season and ease of care. The silvery, strawberry-like leaves are covered in short soft hairs and the 1" wide blooms, which are yellow-orange with red centers, appear for nearly the entire summer.
This perennial performs best in drained or leaner soils, especially as a groundcover in smaller groups. Perfect for rock gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, informal gardens, sunny edges/borders, and in wildflower meadows. It likes some drainage and will not succeed in heavy, wet soils.
Various parts of the plant have traditionally been used to treat colds.
Blooming Time: June - July/August
Size: up to 2' tall x 2' wide
USDA Zones: 5 to 8
Culture: full sun to part shade, average soil (moderately fertile or leaner, chalk, loam, sand)
Moisture Needs: average to drier, moist but well-drained soils
Origin: Himalayas
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pots
Plant Combinations: looks good with Agastache, Achillea, Echinacea, Knautia, Leucanthemum, Liatris, lower Monardas, Nepeta, and shorter or medium-sized grasses
Picture Copyright: 1) Jelitto, 2) US Perennials, LLC