Though they are relatively unknown, herbaceous Cinquefoils are easy to grow and feel at home in any average sunny garden. This marvelous evergreen produces showy apricot flowers with a crimson center and blooms nearly all summer long. The strawberry-like foliage is deep green, providing outstanding contrast for the flowers.
Height:
3.0-6.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Peach shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Drought Tolerant Ground Cover Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Potentillas are no-fuss perennials that perform well in nearly any sunny location. Don't bother enriching the soil when you plant them; they prefer it dry, lean, and sandy. Rock gardens are a great place to showcase these long-blooming beauties. Trim them back each spring to promote new growth.
Height:
3.0-6.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Peach shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Drought Tolerant Ground Cover Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Potentillas are no-fuss perennials that perform well in nearly any sunny location. Don't bother enriching the soil when you plant them; they prefer it dry, lean, and sandy. Rock gardens are a great place to showcase these long-blooming beauties. Trim them back each spring to promote new growth.