How much sun does Red Cinquefoil need?

Red Cinquefoil grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Red Cinquefoil bloom?

Red Cinquefoil blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Red Cinquefoil native?

Red Cinquefoil (Potentilla concinna) is native to AZ, CA, CO, MT and 6 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Red Cinquefoil attract?

Red Cinquefoil draws bees and beetles.

Is Red Cinquefoil HOA-friendly?

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

Red Cinquefoil

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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 (opens in new tab), 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

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Red Cinquefoil need?: Red Cinquefoil grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Red Cinquefoil bloom?: Red Cinquefoil blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Red Cinquefoil native?: Red Cinquefoil (Potentilla concinna) is native to AZ, CA, CO, MT and 6 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Red Cinquefoil toxic to dogs?: Red Cinquefoil is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
Is Red Cinquefoil toxic to cats?: Red Cinquefoil is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
What pollinators does Red Cinquefoil attract?: Red Cinquefoil draws bees and beetles.
Is Red Cinquefoil HOA-friendly?: Red Cinquefoil is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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