Arc-en-Ciel Cinquefoil
Potentilla nepalensis
poh-ten-TIL-uh nep-uh-LEN-sis
Perennials: Wildflower
Cinquefoil
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Cousin to the more familiar shrub Potentilla. Trim off faded bloom stems to encourage more buds to form. Plants may be sheared back after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Division may be done in early spring or in the fall. Cut back to the ground in spring.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Arc-en-Ciel Cinquefoil
Uses/Placement
Rock Garden
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division