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Potentilla fruticosa

Bush Cinquefoil

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.

 

Description

This perennial has lobed, toothed leaves with bright yellow, strawberry-like flowers that bloom in the summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.

If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.