Pacific Potentilla

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Pacific Potentilla (Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica) is a native perennial herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the North Coast, the Central Coast and South Coast regions. It tends to grow in wet and brackish places, at elevations from 0-800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

High

Sunset Zones

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

Natural setting

Site type

Wet, often brackish places

Plant communities

Coastal Salt Marsh, Coastal Strand, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 12 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Silverweed

Sources

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