Red Cinquefoil
Potentilla concinna
Last reviewed: June 2026
Red Cinquefoil (Potentilla concinna) 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
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, MT and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Red cinquefoil is a low-growing native perennial that forms neat, compact mounds with delicate five-petaled flowers. It blooms from May through July and thrives in full sun with minimal water once established. This hardy groundcover maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Red 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 flowers attract native bees and beetles during the late spring and summer blooming period. Its low growth habit provides some habitat for ground-dwelling beneficial insects.
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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