rock cinquefoil
Drymocallis rupestris
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White with yellow stamens
Notes
Rock cinquefoil (Drymocallis rupestris) is a perennial. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. White flowers with yellow stamens open in late spring and early summer. Deer tend to pass it by. It stays 9 to 18 inches tall and wide, and it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Shasta daisy, Sarah Bernhardt peony, and Lily.
Native range
Europe, Siberia, and China.