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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Potentilla nivea
Potentilla nivea L.
Snow Cinquefoil, Snowy Cinquefoil, Villous Cinquefoil
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PONI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N)
A densely tufted, 2-10 in. tall perennial with trifoliate, basal leaves often partially hidden by blackish-brown leaf remains. Each of the toothed, wedge-shaped or oval leaflets are covered with long, yellow-gray, silky hairs. Flowering stems have one to three flowers. The petal are deep yellow, fading to pale yellow.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Trifoliate
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , ON , SK
Native Distribution: AK, s. in the Rockies to Deer Lodge Co., MT & CO
Native Habitat: River bars; alpine ridges; rock crevices
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky or sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed and division.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Potentilla nivea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Potentilla nivea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Potentilla nivea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff