Silverweed Cinquefoil
Scientific Name: Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb.
Synonyms: Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb. var. <i>concolor</i> (Ser.) Rydb., Argentina argentea (L.) Rydb., Potentilla anserina L., Potentilla anserina L. ssp. <i>anserina </i>, Potentilla anserina L. var. <i>concolor</i> Ser., Potentilla anserina L. var. <i>sericea</i> Hayne, Potentilla anserina L. var. <i>yukonensis</i> (Hultén) B. Boivin, Potentilla egedii Wormsk. ssp. <i>yukonensis</i> (Hultén) Hultén, Potentilla yukonensis Hultén
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Argentina Hill/ Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | ARAN7 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | ARAN7 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Silverweed Cinquefoil.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -23 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 200 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Medium |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 7.0 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 40 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 11 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Decumbent |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | Low |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Stoloniferous |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 0.5 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Seed | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Seed per Pound | 1200000 |
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Medium |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
