Potentilla anserina
A low-growing cinquefoil with silvery, pinnately divided foliage that creates attractive ground-covering mats. Yellow flowers appear on short stems through summer. The silvery leaf undersides are particularly striking. Plants spread by runners, gradually covering ground.
Native to northern regions across multiple continents. Tolerates a range of conditions from moist to moderately dry soils. The silvery foliage provides season-long interest beyond the flowering period. Suitable for rock gardens, path edges, and areas where low ground cover is desired. The spreading habit fills spaces effectively.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average
Soil: average to moist
Hardiness zone: 3
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 15
Spread (cm): 40
Habit: spreading mat
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–Aug
Seasonal interest: summer flowers; silvery foliage year-round
Foliage: silvery green
Flower: yellow
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: rock gardens; path edges; ground cover; moist to moderate sites
Features: silvery pinnate foliage; yellow flowers; spreading by runners; ground cover habit; native
Notes: spreads by runners; native to northern regions; silvery foliage attractive; ground cover