How much sun does False Rock-loving Cinquefoil need?

False Rock-loving Cinquefoil grows best in part sun conditions.

When does False Rock-loving Cinquefoil bloom?

False Rock-loving Cinquefoil blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is False Rock-loving Cinquefoil native?

False Rock-loving Cinquefoil (Drymocallis pseudorupestris) is native to CA, ID, MT, NV and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does False Rock-loving Cinquefoil attract?

False Rock-loving Cinquefoil draws bees and beetles.

Is False Rock-loving Cinquefoil HOA-friendly?

False Rock-loving Cinquefoil is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

False Rock-loving Cinquefoil

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Drymocallis pseudorupestris

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

8"–24" H × 8"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, ID, MT, NV and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Drymocallis pseudorupestris is a low-growing native perennial that produces small white or yellow flowers from May through July. This compact plant forms neat clumps with attractive compound leaves and works well as groundcover or in rock gardens.

In an HOA neighborhood

False Rock-loving Cinquefoil is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: foundation, mid zone.

May appear sparse when dormant in winter
Flowers are small and subtle rather than showy

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and beetles during the late spring and summer blooming period. This plant provides nectar for pollinators when many other native species have finished flowering.

Common questions

How much sun does False Rock-loving Cinquefoil need?: False Rock-loving Cinquefoil grows best in part sun conditions.
When does False Rock-loving Cinquefoil bloom?: False Rock-loving Cinquefoil blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is False Rock-loving Cinquefoil native?: False Rock-loving Cinquefoil (Drymocallis pseudorupestris) is native to CA, ID, MT, NV and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does False Rock-loving Cinquefoil attract?: False Rock-loving Cinquefoil draws bees and beetles.
Is False Rock-loving Cinquefoil HOA-friendly?: False Rock-loving Cinquefoil is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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