Tall Cinquefoil
Drymocallis arguta
- Native to:
- Canada, United States
iNaturalist: © ingolfaskevold (iNaturalist #165250577)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Drymocallis
- Species:
- Drymocallis arguta
- USDA Symbol:
- POAR7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Black and (Bombus auricomus), Brown-belted bumble (Bombus griseocollis), Common eastern (Bombus impatiens), Half-black bumble (Bombus vagans), Northern amber (Bombus borealis), Red-belted bumble (Bombus rufocinctus), 🛑Rusty-patched bumble (Bombus affinis), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Two-spotted bumble (Bombus bimaculatus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from caudex following fire; common component of fire-maintained prairies.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny areas with good air circulation
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; surface sow and do not cover seeds.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 30-120 days. If unable to plant in the fall, store the seed dry in cold storage at 34-36 degrees F.
Establishment: Germination rates and times can vary significantly depending on the seed source and pre-treatment. Seed is collected in August when the inflorescence is dry and the seeds are brown in color. Harvested seed is stored in paper bags at room temperature until cleaned.
Source: npn.rngr.net
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.