Nevada Cinquefoil
Drymocallis lactea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, NV, OR
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Drymocallis lactea is a perennial that forms compact clumps with attractive palmate leaves and small white flowers. This drought-tolerant plant blooms from May through July and works well in rock gardens or as a groundcover in partially sunny areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nevada Cinquefoil takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- May appear too wild or weedy for front yard standards
- Unknown leaf retention could create untidy appearance in winter
- Not widely recognized as an ornamental plant
Wildlife value
The white flowers attract native bees and beetles during the spring and summer blooming period. Its low water requirements make it valuable for supporting pollinators in dry garden areas.
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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