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Paradox cinquefoil

Potentilla paradoxa

Paradox cinquefoil (Potentilla paradoxa) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10a. Blooms May–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to 23 U.S. states, including CO, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10a
Mature size: —
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: May–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Paradox cinquefoil (Potentilla paradoxa) — *Potentilla paradoxa* — Paradox cinquefoil. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Repina Tatyana, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Repina Tatyana.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Paradox cinquefoil (Potentilla paradoxa) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10a. Blooms May–Aug.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, paradox cinquefoil pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Swamp verbena (Verbena hastata), Annual ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia), Nodding beggartick (Bidens cernua).