Potentilla palustris

Cinquefoil

Useful for ground covers and borders, this group of dwarf, hardy, long-blooming shrubs tolerate a variety of soils and seashore conditions such as wind and salt. Choose from several species, hybrids and cultivars with a wide range of flower colors. Potentilla perform best in full sun, but tolerate some shade. Plant taller types near each other for support. Provide good air circulation to prevent mildew, and watch for spider mites during dry seasons. Periodic pruning rejuvenates older specimens.

Growing in bogs and swamps, it spreads by creeping stems. Erect branches have flowers with dark red calyx that extend beyond the flower petals.

Attributes - Potentilla palustris

Plant Type: Ground Cover

Bloom Season: Mid Summer through Late Summer

Flower Color: Red

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 1 ft. to 2 ft.

Width: 6 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Wet Soil. Long Blooming, Showy Flowers.

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Potentilla palustris

Cinquefoil

Attributes - Potentilla palustris

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