Paradox Cinquefoil
Potentilla supina subsp. paradoxa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Mexico, Nepal, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Potentilla
- Species:
- Potentilla supina subsp. paradoxa
- USDA Symbol:
- POPA15
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich alluvial soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in floodplains and wet meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Light may enhance germination. Seeds germinate readily in moist conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI