• A close-up of a bright yellow flower of Graceful Cinquefoil (Potentilla gracilis). The five rounded petals are lightly veined with reddish tones near their base, leading to a dense cluster of golden stamens at the center. A small black fly rests on the lower petal. Green sepals and fuzzy unopened buds frame the flower, with soft green foliage visible behind.
  • A low-growing patch of Graceful Cinquefoil (Potentilla gracilis) spreads across a dry, rocky grassland. Thin reddish stems weave outward, each bearing small, bright yellow flowers. The dark green compound leaves with silvery undersides and toothed edges form dense clumps, blending with scattered grasses, stones, and dry soil.
  • A vivid reddish leaf of Graceful Cinquefoil (Potentilla gracilis) displays its finely divided, fern-like structure. Each deeply lobed leaflet is edged with small teeth, creating a sharp, intricate silhouette. The rich red fall coloring stands out against the dark soil and black nursery trays.
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Potentilla gracilis - Graceful Cinquefoil

Potentilla gracilis - Graceful Cinquefoil

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Graceful Cinquefoil produces clusters of cheerful, yellow, five-petaled flowers throughout the summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its seeds provide food for small birds. Its finely divided green leaves add delicate texture during the growing season before turning brilliant shades of orange and burnt pink in the fall. With its seasonal beauty and ecological benefits, this colorful perennial is a striking addition to naturalized plantings, pollinator gardens, and low-maintenance urban and rural spaces.

A hardy and adaptable perennial, Graceful Cinquefoil brightens prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. Thriving in well-drained soils, this resilient native supports pollinators while requiring little maintenance, making it ideal for self-sustaining landscapes. Moderately grazing resistant, deer may browse young shoots, but mature plants are typically left undisturbed.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 25

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Loam
  • Gravelly
  • Dry

Height

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Width

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Bloom Colour

  • Yellow

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Fall Color
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to BC, AB, SK, MB, YT, and NT, extending into the western U.S.. Common in prairies, open woodlands, montane meadows, and riparian zones, often thriving in moist, well-drained soils at mid to high elevations.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Indigenous groups used Potentilla gracilis for medicinal purposes, particularly in infusions and poultices to treat sore throats, wounds, and digestive issues.