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Villose Cinquefoil
Potentilla villosa
In the United States:
Native
· also called northern cinquefoil, hairy cinquefoil
Honeybees visit villous cinquefoil mainly for its moderate pollen supply, with low nectar production attracting short-tongued species during peak bloom from July to September. The plant forms low, clumped growth in well-drained, rocky soils under full sun conditions typical of alpine and tundra habitats. Its hairy foliage may offer some resistance to browsing by deer or other herbivores.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |