Potentilla fruticosa
Bush Cinquefoil
Description
This broadleaf deciduous shrub quickly reaches 2-4' tall and wide. This attractive Oregon native has green or blue-green small leaves that are narrow and elliptic. Saucer-shaped, 5 petaled, yellow flowers appear all summer, attracting butterflies and bees. This reliable shrub may be pruned in spring to refresh the plant. It prefers full sun with well-draining soil.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.