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    Potentilla hippiana

    Also Known As

    • Woolly Cinquefoil

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-10"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Potentilla hippiana plant details

    Potentilla hippiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. 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 hippiana

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Potentilla hippiana

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Part of the silver elite in the Potentilla family tree, this stunning Northwest native provides a mound of dissected silver leaves and butter yellow flowers on 10" stems. Tolerates dry, rocky soil. Minimum temperature: -30°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Potentilla hippiana plant

    How to Grow Potentilla hippiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Potentilla davurica, Shrubby Cinquefoil

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
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    Potentilla gracilis

    aka Graceful Cinquefoil, Slender Cinquefoil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
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    Potentilla atrosanguinea Fireball Mixed

    aka Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Fireball Mixed', Fireball Mixed Himalayan Cinquefoil

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Potentilla atrosanguinea Fireball Mixed flower by Jerzy Opioła
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    Potentilla atrosanguinea

    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
    Photo of Potentilla atrosanguinea flower by Jerzy Opioła
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    Potentilla calabra

    aka Cinquefoil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-14"

    Width: 12"-16"

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Potentilla calabra foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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