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Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa
The Shrubby Cinquefoil, Potentilla fruticosa, is a small, low maintenance, deciduous shrub which is an excellent addition to a butterfly garden, or for areas where deer are a problem.
The yellow or pink buttercup-like flowers first appear on this 1-4 foot tall shrub in June and will continue to brighten your landscape until the first frosts of Fall.
Potentillas prefer well-drained, reasonably rich soil, but will tolerate clay, rocky, or slightly alkaline soils as well. They are a quite durable plant, tolerating drought, flooding, extreme cold, and will easily survive transplanting.
Potentillas should be planted in a sunny area which receives light shade in the hottest part of the day to prevent the flower color from fading. They are hardy in areas as cold as USDA zone 2, however they will not perform very well in climates warmer than zone 7.
Propagation can be accomplished by division in the Spring, softwood cuttings in the Summer, or from seeds sown in the Fall. Prune out the oldest stems in late winter to prevent the plant from becoming leggy.
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