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    Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Velvet'

    Also Known As

    • Potentilla 'Monarch Velvet'
    • Potentilla 'Monarchs Velvet'
    • Monarchs Velvet Scarlet Cinquefoil

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Velvet' plant details

    Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Velvet' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Velvet'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Velvet'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This clump forming, herbaceous perennial bears glowing, deep raspberry colored flowers with white stamens and velvety, almost black centers early Summer to Fall. To 24”, it looks great in the front of a border and when combined with Coreopsis tinctoria, Delphinium bellamosum ‘Improved’, and white Shasta Daisy.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    The best new Potentilla we have seen in a long time with raspberry red flowers centered in deep velvety red over mounds of attractive silvery green foliage. It is native to the southern U.S. and perfect for the front of a perennial border. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Velvet' plant

    How to Grow Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Velvet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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