Nana cinquefoil
Potentilla pusilla 'Nana'
RHS AGM 2021
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Notes
'Nana' cinquefoil (Potentilla pusilla 'Nana') is a perennial for ground cover and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It stays low at 3 to 6 inches tall and spreads 6 to 12 inches wide. Yellow flowers open from mid to late spring and into early summer.
Pairs well with Sedge, Duchesse de Nemours peony, and Black chokeberry.