Tormentil.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial herb

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

15 to 30 centimeters

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 8

Blütezeit

Late spring to early autumn

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its natural damp habitat. Watch for wilting during dry spells, which signals a need for more frequent hydration. It is a hardy plant that thrives with minimal fuss.

Gießen

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels slightly dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced, liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back dead foliage in late autumn to encourage fresh growth in spring.

Umtopfen

Move to a slightly larger container once the roots become crowded.

Boden

Moist, acidic, well draining soil

Boden-pH

Acidic

Temperatur

-30 bis 25°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 80%

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is generally considered non toxic, but it contains high levels of tannins that can cause stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.

Kinder

The plant is not dangerous to children, but it is best to discourage them from eating any wild plants.

Kontaktallergene

There are no notable skin irritants associated with this plant.

Allergene in der Luft

It produces a small amount of pollen that may affect sensitive individuals during the summer months.

Essbarkeit

While historically used in herbal medicine, it is not considered a food plant and should not be consumed without professional guidance.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Four petaled yellow flowers
• Small serrated leaves
• Slender branching stems
• Low growing habit

Höhe

0,1 bis 0,3m

Breite

0,15 bis 0,4m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

yellow, 1 bis 2cm

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on the leaves during periods of high humidity and poor airflow.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Pair this with other acid loving plants to ensure they all thrive in the same soil conditions.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Heidekraut — They share a preference for acidic, well drained soils.
• harebell — These plants thrive in similar meadow environments.

Ähnliche Arten

• Potentilla anserina — It is a related species with similar yellow flowers but different leaf structure.

Botanisches

Familie

Rosaceae

Gattung

Potentilla

Ordnung

Rosales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Europe and western Asia.

Artenschutz

It is a common and widespread species that is not currently under threat.

It is a hardy colonizer of heaths, moors, and damp grasslands where it can tolerate acidic conditions.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

rock gardens, wildflower meadows, ground cover

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it prefers a sunny spot to bloom well.

Is it drought tolerant?

It prefers consistently moist soil and does not handle prolonged dry spells well.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Potentilla comes from the Latin word potens, meaning powerful, referring to its historical medicinal use. Erecta refers to the stems which grow in a relatively upright fashion compared to other species.

Gut zu wissen

• It is commonly known as tormentil.
• The flowers are unusual for the genus because they typically have four petals instead of five.
• It thrives in acidic, peaty soils where many other plants struggle.
• The roots were once used to create a red dye.