Potentilla fruticosa
Bush Cinquefoil
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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.