Silvery Cinquefoil

Potentilla argentea

WA monitor Rosaceae

Data Maturity Baseline

Washington State Classification

Monitor List

This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington.

Quick Reference

Type

perennial herb

Origin

Asia and Europe

Identification

Growth Habit

This perennial plant has a slightly woody base, with many stems. It can grow up to a foot tall.

Leaves

Highly divided, palmate leaves, with deeply serrated edges. A very white to silvery underside, due to a layer of very small light hairs

Flowers

5 bright yellow petals around a yellow center of anthers. The flowers grow on the ends of the numerous stems.

Fruit & Seeds

Small, brown, and pointed egg shape

Impact

This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington. Please contact the Noxious Weed Control Board noxiousweeds@agr.wa.gov to report locations or for more information.

Ecology & Spread

Habitat

Mostly open and disturbed areas like lots, sidewalk cracks, and lawns

Spread Mechanisms

seed

Reproduction