Woolly Cinquefoil
Potentilla hippiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Woolly Cinquefoil (Potentilla hippiana) 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"–16" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CO, ID, MI and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Woolly cinquefoil is a low-growing native perennial with silvery, fuzzy leaves and small white flowers that bloom from May through July. This drought-tolerant groundcover spreads slowly to form attractive patches in sunny, dry locations. The plant's compact size and neat growth habit make it suitable for rock gardens and xeriscape designs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woolly 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. This native plant provides important nectar resources for pollinators during the early growing season.
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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