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    Potentilla calabra

    Also Known As

    • Cinquefoil

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 10"-14"
    • W: 12"-16"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Potentilla calabra plant details

    Potentilla calabra is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Potentilla calabra

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 10 IN - 14 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Potentilla calabra

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Nice little mound densely packed with attractive silvery leaves. Golden yellow flowers in late spring are most fetching. This is an ideal plant for the rock garden or special planting nook. This is an easy and hardy plant that will never get out of hand.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Low cushions 4" cushions of gray green leaves that gradually spread and play well with other plant in your rock garden community.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Potentilla calabra plant

    How to Grow Potentilla calabra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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