Potentilla
Uses:
- Borders
- Container
- Edging
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Long Blooming or Rebloomer
- Drought Tolerant
Sunlight:
- Full Sun
- 6+ Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 2-9
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Potentilla shrubs are hardy, deciduous plants known for their long blooming season, featuring bright yellow, white, pink, or orange flowers from late spring to fall. They are ideal for use in borders, rock gardens, or as ground cover, where their low-maintenance nature and drought tolerance make them easy to care for.
About Potentilla
Genus
Species
Family
Potentilla
Multiple species under the Potentilla genus (e.g., Potentilla fruticosa, Potentilla erecta)
Rosaceae
Common Names:
Five-finger, Cinquefoil
Native To:
Northern Hemisphere, particularly Europe, Asia, and North America.
Plant Type:
Bushes
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3–7
Flower Color:
Yellow, white, pink, red, or orange
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early fall (depending on species)
Growth Habit:
Low-growing ground cover (in some species), compact shrub (in others), typically spreading or mounding
Attracts:
Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other insects
Tolerates:
Drought, poor soils, and some species tolerate light shade
Resists:
Deer, rabbits, and most pests