Potentilla is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The genus includes several species of perennials and shrubs that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants for their attractive flowers and foliage.

Potentilla plants typically have small, five-petaled flowers in shades of yellow, white, pink, or red. The flowers are produced on upright or trailing stems and are often solitary or arranged in clusters. The leaves of Potentilla are usually compound and have a light green color.