Creeping Cinquefoil

Creeping cinquefoil is a low-growing groundcover. It has dark green leaves with runners that root at each node, making it an aggressive spreader.

In summer, it produces yellow flowers with five petals.

Creeping Cinquefoil

Creeping cinquefoil is a low-growing groundcover. It has dark green leaves with runners that root at each node, making it an aggressive spreader.

In summer, it produces yellow flowers with five petals.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Potentilla neumanniana 'Nana'

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Pronunciation

poh-ten-TILL-uh new-MAH-nee-AH-na

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Mature Height

2 to 4 in.

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Mature Spread

10 to 15 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Europe

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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