• A close-up view of the bright yellow flower of Potentilla hippiana (Woolly Cinquefoil), with its five rounded petals surrounding a dense cluster of stamens. The flower is slightly hairy, with soft silver fuzz covering the stems and buds, giving the plant a woolly appearance.
  • A low-growing mat of Potentilla hippiana (Woolly Cinquefoil) foliage, displaying the distinctive silver-green leaves with deeply divided lobes. The soft, hairy surface of the leaves gives them a pale, velvety texture, helping the plant stand out against the grassy prairie floor.
  • A sprawling patch of Potentilla hippiana (Woolly Cinquefoil) in bloom, with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers rising above the silvery, hairy foliage. The dense, woolly leaves and stems are easily visible, contrasting with the surrounding green grasses and forbs in this sunny grassland setting.
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Potentilla hippiana - Woolly Cinquefoil

Potentilla hippiana - Woolly Cinquefoil

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Woolly Cinquefoil features soft, silvery-green, woolly foliage, giving it a distinctive texture, while clusters of bright yellow, five-petaled flowers bloom throughout the summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. With its ability to withstand harsh conditions, this resilient wildflower is ideal for xeriscapes, naturalized plantings, and restoration projects where tough yet beautiful plants are needed.

A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial, Woolly Cinquefoil thrives in open prairies, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It typically inhabits dry, open sites, grasslands, woodlands, and exposed hillsides. It is an excellent choice for self-sustaining, low-maintenance landscapes and its hairy, woolly foliage makes it less palatable to deer and other herbivores.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Beginner
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Moderate/Fast
Age to First Bloom: 2-3

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 20

Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Dry
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Well Drained

Height

  • 12" - 24"

Width

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Bloom Colour

  • Yellow

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • 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 and central U.S. Common in grasslands, open woodlands, foothills, and montane meadows, thriving in dry, well-drained soils from lowland prairies to sub-alpine slopes.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Indigenous groups used Potentilla hippiana for medicinal purposes, particularly as an infusion or poultice for skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues.