Potentilla fructicosa

Shrubby Cinquefoil grows along streams, in meadows and in openings in the forest. Native all over the top of the planet. Our forms in the west are a little different from the European flavors in the chromosome count. Our forms have 2n=14 chromosomes, and the Old world plants are 2n=28. Shrub or bush Cinquefoil is about a three woody perennial/shrub that goes kinda deciduous (loses a few leaves in winter) in much or California, and almost deciduous in places like Tahoe. Plant in a cool spot away from hot sun but with plenty of light. Not favored by rich soils and clay, prefers poor rocky gravel and no fertility.