Potentilla pamirica (Pamir Cinquefoil)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusPotentilla
Speciespamirica
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginIndia, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMat-forming.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth thin stems.
Leaf DescriptionSimple ovate-lanceolate leaflets of 3-4, pinnate, measuring between 2 - 3 cm long. Tomentose hairs on the undersides of foliage.
Flower DescriptionRound cup-shaped flowers that measure 1 - 1.3 cm in diameter. Its petals measure 5 - 6 mm long. Flowers are tufted together along a stem measuring 10 - 15 cm long.
Colour DescriptionBright yellow blooms amongst medium green foliage with snowy white hairs.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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