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
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
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Potentilla davurica, Shrubby Cinquefoil
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional
aka Graceful Cinquefoil, Slender Cinquefoil
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
aka Woolly Cinquefoil
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-10"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- drought tolerant
aka Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Fireball Mixed', Fireball Mixed Himalayan Cinquefoil
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular
aka Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Himalayan cinquefoil', Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Red', Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Rot', Himalayan cinquefoil, Rot Cinquefoil, Ruby cinquefoil
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - shade
- regular - occasional
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