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Gerald L. Klingaman
Rosaceae
POTENTILLA fruticosa
Shrubby Cinquefoil
Shrubby cinquefoil is a compact twiggy deciduous shrub with dainty foliage and buttercup-like flowers. Sometimes referred to as Dasiphora fruticosa, this very hardy plant is native across all north temperate regions from Asia to North America. The yellow flowers appear in abundance in early summer and continue more sparsely into fall. They contrast nicely with the small dark green to gray-green leaves. As branches age they develop mildly attractive peeling bark. Many cultivars and hybrids of shrubby cinquefoil are available including yellow-, white-, orange-, and pink-flowered selections.
This plant is adapted to average to poor sandy or gravelly soils and prefers full sun. Old stems should be removed to keep it looking neat and well kept. Shrubby cinquefoil and its hybrids make fine plants for low hedges, foundation plantings, and mixed borders.
7 - 1
2 - 7
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Shrub
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
1'-4' / 0.3m - 1.2m
2'-4' / 0.6m - 1.2m
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Loam, Sand
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Fast
Drought Tolerant
Oval/Rounded
Summer, Fall
Showy
Yellow
Brown
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gold, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yes
No
Single
Fine
Matte
Exfoliating
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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