Sticky Cinquefoil

Drymocallis glandulosa

Native to:
Canada, Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Drymocallis
Species:
Drymocallis glandulosa
USDA Symbol:
POGL9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
80 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained sandy loam
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
often found in open woodlands and rocky slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Pre-treatment: Seeds can be imbibed in water and placed into moist paper towels that are inserted into an opened plastic bag. Seeds are stratified at 1 to 3 C in the refrigerator for 60-90 days. However, some protocols suggest no pre-treatment is required.

Establishment: There is some variation in the pre-treatment protocol, with some suggesting a cold, moist stratification period of 60-90 days and others suggesting no pre-treatment is necessary. The plant is generally found from southern B.C. to northern Baja California, east to southwest Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and the Rocky Mountain States.

Source: npn.rngr.net