Quick answer: Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda) is native to 15 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. It's typically live plant, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Bloom | Jun-Nov |
| Height | Up to 4 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies |
Lookalike alert
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'Medicine Wheel' cultivar, 3-pack, Only 2 left In Stock, $31.00.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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