Graceful Cinquefoil

Graceful cinquefoil is a vigorous upright perennial herb that grows 2 – 3 ft tall and 1 – 2 ft. wide with bobbing buttery yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer.

This cheerful species shines in full sun with rich soil in moist meadows, open places, and woodland gardens. Attracts all kinds of insect pollinators with its delectable nectar. This species is of special value to native bees, and is host to thirteen species of butterflies and moths.

A great option for a seasonally wet area, such as a meadow or seep. Pairs well with Yarrow, Grey Rush, and Creeping Wildrye.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Deer Resistant

Container	4", D-16
Ecological Value	Likely host to thirteen species of butterflies and moths. Special value to native bees.
Ethnobotanical Uses	infusions of pounded roots taken as a blood tonic and a general tonic for aches and pains, diarrhea, gonorrhea, and a wash for sores., The Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation have many medicinal uses of this plant
Distribution	Native to California, found throughout North America and beyond.
Elevation	-97" – 11822"
Habitat	It tends to grow in moist meadows and streambanks
Communities	Coastal Prairie, Lodgepole Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, wetland-riparian, Yellow Pine Forest