Mondays with Martha #218 - Native Lakeshore Shrubs - Shrubby Cinquefoil

For my second fabulous native lakeshore shrub, I feature shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa). This uber adaptable, compact shrub puts on a multi-month floral show from late spring to early fall, supporting pollinators and adding beauty to both ecologically intact and harsh urban environments. I hope you consider incorporating it into your own native landscaping efforts!

Resources to learn more:

www.michiganflora.net/record/2504

www.illinoiswildflowers.info/wetland/plants/sh_cinquefoil.htm

www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=dafr6

plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=DAFR6

www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/carl-a-gerstacker-nature-preserve-at-dudley-bay/

nature-niche.com/blogs/news/august-2024-native-plant-sale-growing-season-finale