Potentilla palustris This species is one of a number of cinquefoils, but is unique in the UK as the only one with deep red flowers – the rest have yellow flowers.
Latin Name: Comarum palustre
Common Name(s): Marsh Cinquefoil
Plant Type: Perennial
Habitat: Marshland - Zone B
Colour:
Red
Height:
20-50cm
Flowering Time:
May - July
Marsh Cinquefoil likes wet, boggy places, fens and peaty meadows. When it is in flower, between May and July, it is a good source of food for nectar-loving insects such as bees and hoverflies. It is a member of the rose family. also known as (Potentilla palustris) Purple Marshlocks and Swamp Cinquefoil
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