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    Dasiphora fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes'

    Also Known As

    • Potentilla fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 2a-7b

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    Dasiphora fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes' plant details

    Dasiphora fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasiphora fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasiphora fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    By: Premier Landscaping & Yard Care

    No jokes about dykes or Catherine the Great, of course that thing with the swans, or was it stallions, is tempting, but no, I'm still getting crap over that Isle of Lesbos thing, whiter shade of pale yellow flowers minus the vestal virgins.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Dasiphora fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes' plant

    How to Grow Dasiphora fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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