Sibbaldiopsis tridentata

three tooth cinqufoil (Potentilla tridentata)

This is one of the few native plants that really thrives in arid conditions. This little groundcover will creep along gravel ridges and between rocks, flagging only in excessive heat or with excessive moisture. It even tolerates salt!

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Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 8-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 2-7


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Compaction Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Rock garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


three tooth cinqufoil - Sibbaldiopsis tridentata from Native Plant Trust
three tooth cinqufoil - Sibbaldiopsis tridentata from Native Plant Trust
three tooth cinqufoil - Sibbaldiopsis tridentata from Native Plant Trust