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Silverweed is a native Irish perennial also known as Briosclán. It is a spreading plant with lovely feathery silver leaves and bright yellow, butter-cup like flowers from May to September. Growing up to only 10cm tall, it spreads outward by underground runners, so give it plenty of space in the garden. Great for a short wildflower meadow or as a groundcover in a sunny part of the garden.
The leaves were once used as insoles in the shoes of tired walkers to ease their feet. The plant was once used as food for geese, hence its species name 'anserina' (anser = goose in Latin). In early times the roots of this plant were cultivated in some of the Scottish islands until potatoes were introduced. It is said that they taste somewhat like parsnips. The dried roots were also ground and used like flour in bread-making.
Abundant throughout Ireland on roadsides, hedgebanks, wasteland, grassy dunes and beside water.
Potentilla anserina pairs best with plants that enjoy damp, sunny habitats. It acts as a groundcover in challenging, wet areas and supports pollinators. Silverweed spreads rapidly via red runners, making it excellent for groundcover or soil stabilization. For a low-maintenance, water-wise planting, include Leucanthemum, Nepeta, and Lavandula.
Silverweed likes a well-drained soil in sun.
Silverweed is a native Irish perennial also known as Briosclán. It is a spreading plant with lovely feathery silver leaves and bright yellow, butter-cup like flowers from May to September. Growing up to only 10cm tall, it spreads outward by underground runners, so give it plenty of space in the garden. Great for a short wildflower meadow or as a groundcover in a sunny part of the garden.
The leaves were once used as insoles in the shoes of tired walkers to ease their feet. The plant was once used as food for geese, hence its species name 'anserina' (anser = goose in Latin). In early times the roots of this plant were cultivated in some of the Scottish islands until potatoes were introduced. It is said that they taste somewhat like parsnips. The dried roots were also ground and used like flour in bread-making.
Abundant throughout Ireland on roadsides, hedgebanks, wasteland, grassy dunes and beside water.
Potentilla anserina pairs best with plants that enjoy damp, sunny habitats. It acts as a groundcover in challenging, wet areas and supports pollinators. Silverweed spreads rapidly via red runners, making it excellent for groundcover or soil stabilization. For a low-maintenance, water-wise planting, include Leucanthemum, Nepeta, and Lavandula.
Silverweed likes a well-drained soil in sun.