Water
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Silver Cinquefoil · Silver-Leaved Cinquefoil · Silverleaf Cinquefoil
Hoary Cinquefoil (Potentilla argentea) is a low-growing perennial herb with silvery-green leaves and small yellow flowers, often found in dry, disturbed soils.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best flowering and foliage.
80% intensity
Tolerates partial shade.
Water moderately, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained soil is essential. Tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
20% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged stems. Minimal pruning is usually required for this low-growing plant.
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn. Stem cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in autumn or early spring.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Where Hoary Cinquefoil (Potentilla argentea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Species | Potentilla argentea |
Similar in genus Potentilla
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