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Common name: "Marsh Cinquefoil"
Latin name: 
Potentilla palustris

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Native to: Europe, Asia and North America
Zone:
3 - 8 
Winter hardy:
Yes
Water depth:
Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, Early summer
Height: 
20"
Spread:
24" - 32"
Pests:
Mildews
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Cultural information: "Marsh Cinquefoil" is a woody, upright perennial produces bowl shaped... purple or maroon flowers during early summer. Plant in full sun in moist or boggy soils near the ponds edge. "Marsh Cinquefoil" is not picky about it's soil type... in fact it likes poor soil.

For more info on Potentilla... visit the Perennial section.

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