Shrubby Cinquefoil is grown for its foliage and the structure it brings to a planting. Notably, it shrugs off deer and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its indeterminate flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees and native bees.
Zones
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pH Range
5-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Shrubby Cinquefoil is
Shrubby Cinquefoil grows as a perennial and reaches around 2.5 feet at maturity. It blooms yellow in indeterminate. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Shrubby Cinquefoil
Shrubby Cinquefoil does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5 to 8, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 60 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
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USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5 - 8
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
2.5 ft
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Frost-Free Days
60+
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Start the season right
Plant shrubby cinquefoil in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Shrubby Cinquefoil prefers pH 5 to 8 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Keep it in good form
Prune shrubby cinquefoil to shape as it grows; the reward is its foliage and structure, not a harvest, so steady upkeep is the whole job.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — shrubby cinquefoil isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Shrubby Cinquefoil offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Shrubby Cinquefoil thrives
Whether shrubby cinquefoil thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Shrubby Cinquefoil in my zone?
Zone data for shrubby cinquefoil is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Shrubby Cinquefoil?
Most growers plant shrubby cinquefoil after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 60-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Shrubby Cinquefoil need?
Shrubby Cinquefoil needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Shrubby Cinquefoil need?
Shrubby Cinquefoil prefers soil pH 5 to 8, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Shrubby Cinquefoil attract pollinators?
Yes — shrubby cinquefoil's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees and native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Shrubby Cinquefoil safe for pets?
Shrubby Cinquefoil is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.