Potentilla Arguta 500 Seeds – Prairie Cinquefoil White Native Wildflower Perennial

Potentilla arguta, commonly known as prairie cinquefoil or tall cinquefoil, is a hardy native perennial wildflower that brings a bright, airy presence to prairies, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Its creamy white, five-petaled flowers rise above attractive strawberry-like foliage through the summer months, creating a soft naturalistic look that pairs beautifully with other native grasses and wildflowers.

This native wildflower is valued for its ability to attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Prairie cinquefoil works well in native plantings, pollinator gardens, meadow restorations, and low-maintenance perennial borders. It is a long-lived, clump-forming plant that returns year after year in suitable growing conditions.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower with creamy white summer blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Clump-forming habit with strawberry-like foliage
• Well suited to prairies, meadows, and naturalized gardens
• Provides season-long interest in native plant landscapes

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Potentilla arguta
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Medium; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Bloom Color: White to creamy white
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

For best results, sow seeds indoors or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to the recommended spacing to allow good air circulation.

Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening them off. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish a strong root system. Once established, prairie cinquefoil is relatively low maintenance and drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or allow seed heads to mature for self-seeding and wildlife interest.

What's Included

You will receive 500 Potentilla arguta seeds for planting.