Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
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PACIFIC SILVERWEED
Family: Rosaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Alaska to California.
Plant Group:
Perennial herb.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: Not listed.
USDA zones: 5-8.
Mature size:
Height: 1-2 feet (30-60 cm).
Flowering attributes:
Yellow single flowers on leafless stalks.
Leaf attributes:
Basal green leaves about 15 inches (40 cm) long.
Light:
Full sun but will tolerate light shade.
Soil:
Wet, moist soil.
Rainy Side Notes
Most often found in moist meadows, marsh edges and usually not to far from the coast, sandy beaches and dunes; and from low to middle elevations. Can be weedy.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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