Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta)
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A distinctive prairie plant that is easy to grow in dry, well drained conditions. Flowers have a delicate look despite the generally robust appearance of the rest of the plant. Bloom stalks make up most of the height.
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Adaptable
Height: 2'-3'
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul-Aug
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract small bees and flies. Hosts a number of small insects (midges, gall wasps, aphids) and supports some grasshoppers. Occasionally browsed by deer. Mice may feed on the seeds.