Gland Cinquefoil (Potentilla glandulosa)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Potentilla glandulosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A tea-like beverage is made by boiling the leaves or the whole plant in water. — A tea-like beverage is made by boiling the leaves or the whole plant in water.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky hillsides, Black Hills on Sioux quartzite in eastern South Dakota. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)