Perennials: Potentilla fruticosa
Botanical name: Potentilla fruticosa
Common name: shrubby cinquefoil
also known as (golden hardhack, widdy, prairie weed, hardhack, Pentaphylloides fruticosa, Potentilla rigida, Dasiphora fruticosa subsp. fruticosa)
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Soil: | dry, neutral, clay |
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Zones: | 3a thru 9b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
fall interest, butterfly attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Perennials: Potentilla fruticosa"
Shrubby cinquefoil is a rugged deciduous shrub with flowers reminiscent of buttercups throughout the season. Rounded habit with moderate rough broad leaflets. Yellow flowers appear early summer to fall. Be sure to provide full sun and plenty of drainage. Perfect for the rock garden! -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Potentilla fruticosa is native to Europe and Asia.