How to Grow and Care for Sulphur cinquefoil

Sulphur cinquefoil, also known as Erect cinquefoil, Rough-fruited cinquefoil

Sulphur cinquefoil (Potentilla recta) is a tufted perennial herb plant that originated in the Mediterranean region and now grows around the world, including throughout North America. It is considered a weed in some areas because it can become a dense ground cover in only a short span of time. Deer are known to eat sulphur cinquefoil, but they do not digest the seeds, thus aiding the plant's spread.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sulphur cinquefoil

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-8

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Varieties of Sulphur cinquefoil

Sulphur cinquefoil 'Warrenii'

Sulphur cinquefoil 'Warrenii' is a Sulphur cinquefoil cultivar that is smaller than the parent species. This cultivar only grows up to 46 cm whereas the parent plant grows to around 79 cm. 'Warrenii' is beloved by gardeners because it is not as weedy as the parent plant, and it flowers for a longer time.

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Sulphur cinquefoil is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 4 feet (45 to 120 cm). It features compound leaves divided into 5 to 7 toothed, finger-like leaflets, with the undersides having a silvery sheen. In summer, sulphur cinquefoil bears yellow flowers about 0.75 inches (2 cm) in diameter, each with five petals forming a cup-like shape. The fruit is a rough achene. This plant thrives in disturbed soils and is known for its robust self-seeding capability.

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