Potentilla canadensis Dwarf Cinquefoil
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: Not Available.
Form/Color Grows to 1.5'; yellow flowers bloom April- Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
June. Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Dry to moist soils in woods and fields.
Ecosystem Minor food source for small and large
Services: mammals and terrestrial birds, host
of grizzled skipper.
Hydrology: Moderately drought tolerant.
Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other:
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:
Potentilla simplex Common Cinquefoil
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU- Soil: pH 5.5-7.0
Form/Color Yellow flowers bloom April-June; Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
produces fruit in July; prostrate stems. Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Dry woods, fields, meadows; open areas,
lawns, edges, low vegetation.
Ecosystem Attracts bees.
Services:
Hydrology: Moderately drought tolerant.
Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Used for erosion control plantings
and soil cover in degreaded, open
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. woodlands, roadsides, and low
Tolerance: meadows.