Potentilla argyrophylla var. atrosanguinea
Family: Rosaceae
Common name: CINQUEFOIL
Synonym: Potentilla atrosanguinea
Native to: Himalayas
Sentiment: beloved daughter
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
red
Leaf
green, light, secondary color present
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: container
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -20 to +30 °F
Water: moderate, regular
profile
margin
leaf
There are 362 species of Potentilla, or CINQUEFOIL, a member of the Rosaceae family. Potentilla argyrophylla and P. verna are cultivated perennials and can be grown from seed. There are some double-form flower cultivars. Most of the literature suggests shying away from double-form cultivars if one is ambitious to feed wildlife.
Potentilla argyrophylla, deciduous perennial, grows to 2' high by 2' wide, grows in Zones 5-9 in well-drained soil, and prefer regular or moderate watering. They produce delicate red blossoms in spring, and can be grown in a container.
Potentilla attracts
Amblyscirtes carolina, Carolina Roadside-Skipper
Callophrys niphon, Eastern Pine Elfin
Cupido comyntas, Eastern Tailed-Blue
Plebejus melissa
Container plants that attract adult butterflies - perennial
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