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Potentilla fruticosa ‘Yellow Gem’
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Potentilla fruticosa ‘Yellow Gem’


Yellow Gem Potentilla

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 7.470.100


An outstanding dwarf selection of the Bush Cinquefoil, introduced by the University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens. Plants form a low, shrubby mound of tiny olive-green leaves, bearing bright yellow flowers from spring through fall. Especially nice when massed as a groundcover but also useful as a small specimen shrub. Selected from one of our native wildflowers. Drought tolerant once established. Space at 3 to 5 plants per square yard. Registered with COPF: royalty required for propagation.

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Potentilla fruticosa ‘Yellow Gem’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Late Spring
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Wild Flower
Height
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium