Potentilla rupestris

Rock cinquefoil truly looks like a strawberry - it's adorable! Easy to grow in full sun at the front of a well-drained border or rock garden. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant.

Southern gardeners: this plant is best avoided as it performs poorly in hot and humid summers.

Zones: 5 to 8

Family: Rosaceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 9 to 18 in.

Spread: 9 to 18 in.

Exposure: Full Sun, part-shade

Soil Conditions: Average

Bloom Time: June to July

Bloom Color: white

Native Range: Europe and central Asia