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Potentilla nivea [ex Mt. Evans]

Also Known As

  • Snow Cinquefoil

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Potentilla nivea [ex Mt. Evans] plant details

Potentilla nivea [ex Mt. Evans] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Potentilla nivea [ex Mt. Evans]

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Potentilla nivea [ex Mt. Evans]

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tiny little potentilla for the rock garden, low growing with bright yellow flowers. As tough and hardy and easy as you would expect from a potentilla. Zone 3, maybe even colder. - Joseph

Gardening facts about Potentilla nivea [ex Mt. Evans] plant

How to Grow Potentilla nivea [ex Mt. Evans]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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