Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa
Rosaceae · Shrub
One of the toughest flowering shrubs in northern gardens, shrubby cinquefoil blooms nonstop from early summer until frost on a tidy mound of fine-textured foliage.
- · Shear lightly in early spring to keep the habit dense.
- · Tolerates poor soil; avoid heavy fertilizing.
- · Best flower color in cooler summer climates.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-7
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2-4 ft tall · 2-4 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late spring to fall · Yellow, white, pink
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -50F
- Heat tolerance: Moderate
- Soil: Well-drained, average soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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