Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Cinquefoil
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
पंचकोण
In German
Meskalbohne
Fingerkraut
In French
Calia secundiflora
potentille
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
cinquefoil
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Πεντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
cinquefoil
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
pięciornik
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
cinquefoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Cinquefoil season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Cinquefoil flower color: Not Available
- Cinquefoil leaf color: Not Available
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cinquefoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinquefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.