Sticky Cinquefoil

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla glandulosa ssp. glandulosa) is a common native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-3900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

8 - 24 in Tall

Landscaping information

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 6*, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 13 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Brittania Moth

Acleris britannia

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Dark Marbled Carpet

Dysstroma citrata

Eupithecia nimbicolor

Alternative names

Common names:

Sticky Cinquefoil

Botanical names:

Potentilla glandulosa ssp. glandulosa

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