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 NamePennsylvania cinquefoil/ prairie cinquefoil Botanical namePotentilla pensylvanica FamilyRosaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageTell usBasic ColouryellowHeight30 -> 60 cmHabitatWetlands, meadows, Grasslands, Rockeries Altitude100 - 4000 mBloom TimeJune -> AugustPlant TypeHerbFruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesTell us Used PartsTell us Plant UsesTell us Active substancesTell us USDA ZoneTell us Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAcidic, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Rocky, Stony, SandyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Potentilla pensylvanica Potentilla pensylvanica