Three-toothed Cinquefoil

( Potentilla tridentata `Minima')

August 1996

Summary:

Foliage: Evergreen broadleaf
Height: 3 inches
Shape: Spreading

The foliage of this ground cover is glossy green, turning wine-red in the winter. White flowers bloom in the summer.

Plant Needs:

Zone: 5 to 8
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist to dry
Soil Type: Sandy or loam
pH Range: 3.7 to 7.0

Functions:

Suggested uses for this plant include ground cover.

Planting Notes:

Plant 15 to 18 inches apart, in well- drained, acid soil, in full sun.

Care:

Little or no maintenance required.

Problems:

No serious problems.

Alternatives:

Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding cultivars and related species that grow well in your area.
Related species:

POTENTILLA TRIDENTATA (Wineleaf Cinquefoil) is a native of eastern North America and forms a solid mass of foliage.

Comments:

This herbaceous perennial is an excellent ground cover for small areas.
It does not form a dense mat of growth like the Wineleaf Cinquefoil.

This material was developed by Carol Ness as part of the Interactive Design and Development Project funded by the Kellogg Foundation. Mary Miller, Project Director. Diane Relf, Content Specialist, Horticulture. Copyright 1989 by VCE.

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