Also known as Common Silverweed · Footsteps-Of-Our-Lord · Goose Grey
Silverweed (Argentina anserina) is a creeping perennial herb with silvery, pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in diverse habitats and can be invasive.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, loamy, sandy, clay
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Resilient to a wide range of temperatures, including frost. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding. A light, balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging the roots. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Check the soil moisture with your finger before watering to prevent over or under-watering.
Prune to control spread and remove any dead or damaged foliage. Silverweed spreads by runners, so regular pruning can help maintain desired garden boundaries.
Pruning can also encourage bushier growth and more abundant flowering. Minimal pruning is typically needed beyond tidying.
Propagate by division of runners or by seed. Runners are the easiest method; simply separate them from the parent plant in spring or early autumn and plant them in moist soil.
Seeds can be sown in spring, but germination can be erratic. Division is best for maintaining specific cultivars.
Repotting is rarely necessary for Argentina anserina as it is often grown in the ground and spreads readily.
If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound or to refresh the soil. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Argentina |
| Species | Argentina anserina |
Similar in genus Argentina
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