Shrubby Cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa) is a low, rounded deciduous shrub with dainty, grayish-green leaves and a profusion of showy, yellow flowers that bloom for an extended period. This dense, easy-to-grow shrub is a tough and durable plant that can handle a variety of conditions, including drought.

As a larval host plant, Shrubby Cinquefoil plays a vital role in supporting native butterflies and moths. Its foliage is the exclusive food source for the caterpillars of the endangered Clayton's Copper butterfly, while its flowers are consumed by Large Lace Border moth caterpillars. With its resilience and pollinator-friendly nature, this shrub is an excellent addition to gardens, hedges, and erosion control projects.

Why Grow Shrubby Cinquefoil Shrub?

• Extended Blooms: Provides long-lasting, showy yellow flowers that add a splash of color to the landscape.
• Essential Host Plant: Serves as a host for the caterpillars of the endangered Clayton's Copper butterfly and the Large Lace Border moth.
• Tough and Adaptable: This shrub is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and thrives in a variety of well-drained soils.
• Great for Erosion Control: Its dense, low-growing form and numerous branches make it useful for stabilizing soil.
• Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in a one-gallon container.

Planting Tips

1. Location: Prefers full sun for best flowering but can be planted in part shade.
2. Watering: Drought-tolerant and requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot.
3. Maintenance: This plant can become ragged with age, so to maintain a dense, rounded form, you can remove older canes during the winter or cut it to the ground.

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.

Add this resilient, low-maintenance shrub to your garden to enjoy its abundant blooms and support vital butterfly and moth species.

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Sizing: This shrub ships in a one gallon container with established root mass. In the fall, branches will be 12” to 18” tall with leaves. Spring shipments will be dormant with only branches and no leaves and a healthy one gallon root mass.

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting: