Potentilla argyrophylla

About

Potentilla argyrophylla is a species in the genus Potentilla within the rose family, Rosaceae. It shares the genus’s characteristic strawberry-like foliage and typically produces plain yellow flowers. Flowering runs from June to September. The fruit in Potentilla species is generally dry and inedible rather than berry-like.

About the genus

Potentilla is a genus containing over 500 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae.

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In the garden

Potentilla argyrophylla belongs to the genus Potentilla in the rose family, a group that includes annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials distributed across the northern continents. Members of the genus commonly have palmate leaves, usually yellow flowers and dry, non-edible fruit; those general features help recognise this species among other small rosaceous herbs. Flowering occurs from June to September. Because Potentilla species vary in life cycle and habit, check the plant label for whether this particular taxon is treated as an annual, biennial or perennial before planning its place in the garden. The genus’s form — strawberry-like leaves with open, five-petalled flowers — means plants are often used where a low, floriferous herbaceous element is required; allow for summer blooms and a period of seed or fruiting afterwards. Propagation and maintenance follow the species’ life-cycle: herbaceous perennials are commonly cut back after flowering and can be divided where clumps form, while annuals and biennials are replaced or allowed to self-seed according to the grower’s preference. Expect the flowering season to run from June to September and plan sowing or planting times to ensure blooms during that window.

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