Bush Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Bush Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
OH
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Potentilla fruticosa is a compact, rounded shrub that produces cheerful yellow flowers from late spring through summer. This hardy native plant maintains a neat, mounded form and requires minimal care once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bush Cinquefoil is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees and beneficial beetles throughout the growing season. Its dense branching structure also offers nesting sites for small birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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