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Potentilla recta

Also Known As

  • Rough-Fruited Cinquefoil
  • Upright Cinquefoil
  • Yellow Cinquefoil

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-30"
  • W: 8"-24"

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

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Potentilla recta plant details

Potentilla recta is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Potentilla recta

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, native plant, potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Potentilla recta

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Potentilla recta plant

How to Grow Potentilla recta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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