Silverweed (Argentina anserina)
Care, watering, light and tips for Silverweed on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Silverweed
Argentina anserina, commonly known as Silverweed or Common Silverweed, is a low-growing perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is distinguished by its pinnate leaves with silvery undersides and its small, cup-shaped yellow flowers that appear in summer. It is ideal for ground cover in rock gardens, slopes, or as a border plant, adding a wild and bright touch.
Native range
Temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and tolerates a wide range of soils, although it prefers moist and well-drained ones. Watering should be regular to keep the substrate slightly damp, especially during dry periods, but avoiding waterlogging. It is a hardy plant that does not require much fertilization, thriving in poor soils. A common mistake is planting it in very dry soils or with insufficient light, which can affect its flowering and the characteristic silvery color of its leaves.
How to save a dying Silverweed
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown, wilting leaves, stunted growth. Soft or foul-smelling roots.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Trim severely damaged leaves. Ensure good air circulation.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, heavy, poorly draining soil. Also prolonged extreme dryness.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and watering/drainage are corrected promptly.