European fivefinger
Potentilla reptans
Potentilla
Rosaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This hardy ground cover thrives in well-draining soil with moderate water and partial to full sun. Allow soil to dry between waterings and it will spread naturally to form an attractive mat.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water When Soil Surface Feels Dry, Allow Good Drainage
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bulgaria
California
Canary Is.
Central European Rus
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colorado
Corse
Cyprus
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 21, 2017 by Yannick Chevrier (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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