Potentilla palustris

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Marsh cinquefoilMarginal, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Potentilla palustris, also known as marsh cinquefoil or bog strawberry, is a British native found growing naturally alongside ponds, streams and ditches. It has strawberry-like leaves and wine-red, star-shaped flowers in early summer, which are very attractive to butterflies, bees and hoverflies.

As its common names suggest, Potentilla palustris likes wet conditions - plant in a bog garden or at the edge of a pond. It will gradually spread, shading the water.

Plant Potentilla palustris near the edge of a pond in an aquatic basket containing aquatic compost, with around 10cm of water over the top of it. Alternatively, plant in a bog garden or in a pond in a pot.

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Potentilla ‘Palustris’ and wildlife

Potentilla ‘Palustris’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Potentilla ‘Palustris’ poisonous?

Potentilla ‘Palustris’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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