Thursday, July 4, 2013

MEET A PRAIRIE PLANT: Potentilla arguta (Prairie Cinquefoil)


Morning prairie view!

MEET A PRAIRIE PLANT:
This is Prairie Cinquefoil Potentilla arguta. It's a summer time bloomer from the Rose family (Rosaceae)!
It has lovely white blooms with yellow centers that grow in tight clusters.   

 This species is found in dry mesic-dry prairie sites, so consider using it in loamy/sandy soils! Growing only 1-2' tall, it's STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL, the folliage, flowers and all! 

1 comment:

  1. I've always thought that was some sort of wild strawberry plant; yes, it is beautiful. Thanks for putting a name to it for me. Beautiful sunrise, too.

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