Potentilla aka Cinquefoil

Potentilla is a diverse genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, encompassing over 300 species. These plants can be annual, biennial, or perennial herbs. In English, they are commonly known as cinquefoils, but they have also been referred to as five fingers and silverweeds. Some species within the genus are called tormentils, with common tormentil (P. erecta) being a specific example. Additionally, certain species are known as barren strawberries, which may include P. sterilis or the closely related Waldsteinia fragarioides. Notably, several cinquefoils that were once classified under Potentilla have now been placed in separate genera, such as the popular garden shrub P. fruticosa, now Dasiphora fruticosa. Potentillas are predominantly found across the northern continents, particularly in the holarctic region, although some can be found in montane biomes of the New Guinea Highlands. One variety of Potentilla is 'Majland,' a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that reaches around 40cm in height. Its foliage consists of five silky-haired leaflets, and it produces light orange, saucer-shaped flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Another variety is 'Emilie,' which is a compact, clump- or mound-forming deciduous perennial. Its pinnate leaves are divided into three veined, ovate, toothed leaflets that range from mid- to light green. Throughout summer, 'Emilie' displays saucer-shaped, semi-double red flowers with yellow blotches on the outer petals.