How much sun does Nevada Cinquefoil need?

Nevada Cinquefoil grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Nevada Cinquefoil bloom?

Nevada Cinquefoil blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Nevada Cinquefoil native?

Nevada Cinquefoil (Drymocallis lactea) is native to CA, NV, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Nevada Cinquefoil attract?

Nevada Cinquefoil draws bees and beetles.

Is Nevada Cinquefoil HOA-friendly?

Nevada Cinquefoil takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Nevada Cinquefoil

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Drymocallis lactea

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Nevada Cinquefoil (Drymocallis lactea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, NV, OR

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Nevada Cinquefoil need?: Nevada Cinquefoil grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Nevada Cinquefoil bloom?: Nevada Cinquefoil blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Nevada Cinquefoil native?: Nevada Cinquefoil (Drymocallis lactea) is native to CA, NV, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Nevada Cinquefoil attract?: Nevada Cinquefoil draws bees and beetles.
Is Nevada Cinquefoil HOA-friendly?: Nevada Cinquefoil takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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