Dwarf Yellow Potentilla
Potentilla Fruticosa
Overview
The Dwarf Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa) is a dense, deciduous shrub reaching 1-3 feet in height with a similar spread. Esteemed for its vibrant, buttery-yellow blossoms, it adds a splash of color from early summer to fall. Hardy in USDA zones 2-7, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a range of soils. Its compact form makes it ideal for borders and low hedges.
Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 3–10Type ShrubClimate Alpine
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Climate
- Alpine
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