Shrubby Fivefingers
Sibbaldia tridentata
- Native to:
- Canada, Greenland, Labrador, Prince Edward I., United States, Virgin Islands
GBIF: Josey Rojas
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Sibbaldia
- Species:
- Sibbaldia tridentata
- USDA Symbol:
- SITR3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Typically found in alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.
Pre-treatment: Mix seeds with equal amount of perlite or vermiculite. Put mixture into a sealed container for 1-3 months of moist cold stratification in a cool dry place. Seeds can be cold stored until planted, up to 3 years.
Establishment: Seeds are collected by hand from locally native plants within the eastern central Upper Peninsula. The plant prefers open peaty to sandy ground, dry upland and rocky sites, and full to partial sunlight.
Source: npn.rngr.net
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.