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Wooly Cinquefoil

This vibrant yellow flower has 5 notched petals and is about 1/2 inch in width. Petals can be separated and lay almost flat. Sitting atop a slender, wooly and whitish stem that branches at the top, these flowers tend to grow in bunches. Leaves are pinate, also wooly on the bottom, rolled on the edges and notched throughout.

Wildflower Details

Scientific Name:Potentilla hippiana
Native:Yes
Growing Season:All summer
Habitat:Montane
Family:Rose