Potentilla fructicosa (Shrubby Potentilla)
This shrub is a reliable performer, flowering from July through the first frost. Tolerant of poor dry soils, cold, wind and heat and is a worthy addition to any landscape. Useful for edging, massing, flower border or as a foundation plant. Plant in full sun, well-drained soil, and a watering zone that gets irrigated 1-2 times per week. Not bothered by rabbits, squirrels nor deer.
- P. ‘Abbotswood’ — 4 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; white flowers
- P. ‘Daydawn’ — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; peach and white flowers
- P. ‘Gold Drop’ — 2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; yellow flowers
- P. ‘Goldfinger’ — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; yellow flowers
- P. ‘Hollandia Gold’ — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; gray-green leaves; golden yellow flowers
- P. ‘Jackmanii’ — 4 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide; yellow flowers
- P .‘Katherine Dykes’ — 5 ft. tall by 5 ft. wide; pale yellow flowers
- P. ‘Klondike’ — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; yellow flowers
- P. ‘Mt. Everest’ — 4 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide; white flowers
- P. ‘Red Ace’ — 2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; red flowers
- P. ‘Sutters Gold’ — 1 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; yellow flowers
- P. ‘Tangerine’ — 21/2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; yellow-orange flowers
- Category: Shrubs
- Water Use: Moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height x Spread: 1-5 ft. x 2-5 ft.
- Native: No
- Color: White, peach, yellow, red
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: No
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer