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Key characteristics

Family: Rosaceae
Height: 1-2 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Flower color: Pale yellow to creamy white
Foliage color: Silvery-green, with fine, deeply divided leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low; very drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning is required
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5-8
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies

Perennials

Potentilla lineata

Silver Potentilla

Potentilla lineata features finely divided, silvery-green foliage that lends a delicate texture to garden landscapes. Its leaves have a soft, almost feathery appearance, showcasing silver undersides that add a subtle shimmer when caught by sunlight or breeze. Native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, this species is well adapted to rocky terrains, giving it a rugged resilience and unique charm suited for rock gardens or naturalized settings.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low; very drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.