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Silverweed

Potentilla anserina
Edible value5Medicinal value4Other uses3
perennial0.2×1.5 mzone 3–7partial shade

Will it grow where I live?

Silverweed is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Rosaceae
Habit
perennial
Height
0.2 m
Spread
1.5 m
Growth
very fast
Lifespan
10 years
First yield
after 1 year
Hardiness
zone 3–7
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
5.5 – 7.5

Uses

Edible5 of 10
Medicinal4 of 10
Other uses3 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Silverweed: how big does it get?

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is very fast.

Silverweed: what site does it need?

Silverweed tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Silverweed: is it hardy?

Silverweed is listed as hardy in zone 3–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Silverweed: will it grow in Central Europe?

Silverweed is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

Silverweed: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Silverweed. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Silverweed: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 4/10, Other uses 3/10.

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