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five-leaved goldthread

Coptis quinquefolia

Genus: Coptis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

C. quinquefolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial to 15cm,with shiny leaves up to 10cm across, divided into five leaflets. Solitary, white, five-petalled flowers are produced in late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Needs moist but well-drained, acid, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Suitable for a peat bed or alpine house

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

ConservatorySubmerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years