Product Description
Overview
Yellow Cinquefoil (Potentilla recta) is a charming perennial plant that brings clusters of bright yellow, five-petaled flowers to your garden. Known for its resilience and adaptability, it thrives in a variety of soil conditions and adds a cheerful, sunny touch to borders, pathways, and wildflower meadows. Perfect for gardeners seeking effortless beauty and long-lasting color.
Key Features
- Produces clusters of golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers.
- Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain.
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- Suitable for borders, containers, and ground covers.
- Non-GMO seeds for natural and safe gardening.
Specifications
- Common Name: Yellow Cinquefoil
- Scientific Name: Potentilla recta
- Plant Type: Perennial Flowering Plant
- Flower Color: Bright Yellow
- Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Autumn
- Height: 12–24 inches
- Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Requirement: Low to Moderate
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardiness Zones: 4–9 (USDA)
- Germination Time: 15–25 days
- Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Special Feature: Long-blooming, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly.
Planting & Growing Guide
- Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or in early autumn.
- Prepare well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded location.
- Scatter seeds evenly and lightly press them into the soil (do not cover deeply).
- Water gently and keep the soil moist until germination.
- Once seedlings are established, reduce watering and allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Deadhead faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
