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Rosaceae
Alpine Cinquefoil
Potentilla crantzii
Maternal love.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Potentilla
- Native to
- Europe, Northern Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 0.25-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, rocky, calcareous soil
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 3-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The name 'cinquefoil' means 'five leaves' in French, referring to the five leaflets on each palmate leaf.
- Each yellow petal has a distinctive orange spot at its base, creating a small ring pattern that guides pollinators to the nectar.
- It was used in medieval heraldry as a symbol of strength and power, appearing on coats of arms across Europe.
- The plant's compact cushion form allows it to create its own microclimate, staying several degrees warmer than the surrounding air.
- Alpine Cinquefoil can hybridize with other Potentilla species, creating identification challenges for botanists.
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beloved parent
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protective care