Cinquefoil, Scarlet
(Potentilla thurberi)
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Nepalensis) - Start Cinquefoil seeds to grow this charming perennial that is perfect for the cottage garden setting, flower borders or containers. Nepal Cinquefoil is a bright bloomer for long periods of time with its rosy-pink red blooms and strawberry-like leaves.
Tags: Honey Bee, Native Bees, Pollinator, U.S. Native
Scarlet Cinquefoil is a perennial wildflower which is native to the southwestern U.S.
It is found in rich soil in mountain meadows, forests and along mountain streams.
Flowers are a deep red and resemble the red garden Geum.
Highly recommended for pollinator gardens – flowers are very attractive to honey bees as well as native pollinators.
Requires moderately moist soils.