Comarum palustre (syn. Potentilla palustris), known by the common name marsh cinquefoil, [1][2] also purple marshlocks and swamp cinquefoil, is a waterside rhizomatous subshrub. It has a circumboreal distribution, occurring throughout cool temperate Asia, Europe, and North America, particularly in northern regions.

Marsh Cinquefoil, formerly known as Potentilla palustris, deviates from most other Potentillas not only in its deep maroon colored flowers but also in having more than just five petals, typically 6-8.

A very cold-hardy plant, Potentilla palustris (Marsh Cinquefoil) is a rhizomatous, woody-based perennial of open habit with upright reddish stems and gray-green leaves formed of 5-7 leaflets, each lance-shaped and heavily toothed.

Marsh cinquefoil is a low-growing, sprawling, emergent perennial with reddish trailing stems and reddish-purple flowers. The flowers produce a foul odor that attracts flies for pollination. The plant stems can be as much as 1 m long, with 3-7 leaflets per leaf.

Potentialla species are in the Rosaceae (Rose) family. Most Potentillas are yellow but Marsh Cinquefoil is a deep red/maroon in both the petals and the flower center. True to name, it does need wet condiitions, even mucky and partially submerged in water is tolerated.

Potentilla palustris is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. also called Comarum palustre Siskiyou

Potentilla palustris, also known as marsh cinquefoil or bog strawberry, is a British native found growing naturally alongside ponds, streams and ditches. It has strawberry-like leaves and wine-red, star-shaped flowers in early summer, which are very attractive to …

Comarum palustre is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. This plant is available commercially. Jepson eFlora.

Potentilla palustris is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from May to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is …

Learn to grow potentilla shrubs. This tough and sturdy flowering shrub tolerates drought conditions and air pollution, making it a great choice for urban locations. Plant cinquefoil as a hedge, along a slope, in a mixed border or container. Great for pollinators.