Is Spring Cinquefoil safe for pets?

Yes, Spring Cinquefoil (Potentilla Verna) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Spring Cinquefoil easy to care for?

Spring Cinquefoil has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Spring Cinquefoil grow indoors?

Spring Cinquefoil is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Spring Cinquefoil (Potentilla Verna) is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Potentilla verna is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and velvety foliage.

Last updated: February 2026

Spring Cinquefoil

Potentilla Verna

Potentilla verna is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and velvety foliage.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-7

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spring Cinquefoil

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rosaceae

Genus:Potentilla