Potentilla rupestris - P9

Description
The Rock cinquefoil (Potentilla rupestris) is a creeping perennial that produces white, cup-shaped flowers from June to July. Its trifoliate, lobed leaves are medium green. In a sunny position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and spreads to approx. 30 cm. The Rock cinquefoil is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rock cinquefoil are medium green, trifoliate and lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Rock cinquefoil has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Potentilla rupestris produces cup-shaped, white flowers from June onwards.

Use
Rockery, bee pasture, steppe garden