Prairie Cinquefoil Seeds – Drymocallis arguta Native Perennial Wildflower – 500 Seeds

Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta) is a hardy native perennial wildflower that brings long-lasting beauty to prairies, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Its bright green, strawberry-like foliage forms a neat clump, while slender stems rise in summer to carry clusters of creamy white to pale yellow flowers. These delicate blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly landscapes.

This adaptable native is well-suited to naturalized areas, pollinator plantings, and low-maintenance borders. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and provides season-long interest with its attractive foliage and airy flower clusters. Whether you are restoring a prairie, enhancing a meadow, or adding native charm to a home garden, Prairie Cinquefoil is a rewarding and resilient choice.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower with creamy white to pale yellow blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Forms neat clumps of strawberry-like foliage
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Ideal for prairie restorations, meadows, and pollinator gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Drymocallis arguta
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 12–24 inches
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Prairie Cinquefoil seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Lightly press seeds into the surface and keep them moist but not waterlogged. Stratification may improve germination; cold-moist stratify for 30–60 days if starting indoors. Provide bright light and moderate temperatures. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or directly into the garden after the last frost.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, Prairie Cinquefoil is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom, or leave seed heads for birds. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

500 Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta) seeds.