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Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'
Cinquefoil
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large, 1" yellow flowers
- Blooms all summer long
- Dark green fine textured foliage
- Tough, easy shrub
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Native
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Plants have good tolerance for drought and varied soil conditions once established. Performs best in in cool, northern summer climates. Light pruning can be done in summer.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Price Level 1: $44.99~#3
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Potentilla (Shrub)
Common Name: Cinquefoil
Compact, many-branched, deciduous shrub with compound-pinnate, green to blue-green leaves. Saucer-shaped, five-petaled flowers come in a variety of colors such as white, yellow, pink and orange and bloom in summer. Great for hedges, mixed or shrub borders and foundation plantings.