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Also Known As

  • Potentilla tridentata
  • Cinquefoil

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Sibbaldiopsis tridentata plant details

Sibbaldiopsis tridentata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sibbaldiopsis tridentata

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sibbaldiopsis tridentata

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shiny 3-parted leaves turn wine-red in winter; small white flowers in spring; this nice groundcover prefers cool, sandy, peaty soil. S-PSh/M
Ground covering perennial with glossy threesome evergreen leaves softly edged in silver, a small 3-6” tall and slowly spreading to18-24”; foliage turns wine red with cold weather. Clusters of white flowers float on top for along period, late spring to early summer. Prefers a dry, acidic soil, sandy or rocky (perfect rock garden candidate), excels in rock walls growing from crevices, tidy edging. Takes sun to part shade.
Dark green leaves that do their best to be evergreen. Star-like white flowers throughout the summer. 4" tall and spreading to form an attractive carpet.

Gardening facts about Sibbaldiopsis tridentata plant

How to Grow Sibbaldiopsis tridentata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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