Potentilla pensylvanica
Potentilla pensylvanica is a perennial herbaceous usually found in mountains, dry meadows and rock outcrops. It belongs to Rosaceae family and it is quite variable in appearance. The stems are ascending to erect and topped by alternate compound leaves and oblong hairy leaflets. The yellow flowers are grouped in small and dense clusters. This species produces strongly rugose achenes.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Pennsylvania cinquefoil/ prairie cinquefoil |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Potentilla pensylvanica |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Tell us |
| Basic Colour | yellow |
| Height | 30 -> 60 cm |
| Habitat | Wetlands, meadows, Grasslands, Rockeries |
| Altitude | 100 – 4000 m |
| Bloom Time | June -> August |
| Plant Type | Herb |
| Fruit Type | Achene |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Tell us |
| Plant Uses | Tell us |
| Active substances | Tell us |
| USDA Zone | Tell us |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Rocky, Stony, Sandy |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Tell us |
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