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    Dasiphora fruticosa Dakota Sunspot®

    Scientific Name: Dasiphora fruticosa 'Fargo'

    Also Known As

    • Potentilla fruticosa 'Dakota Sunspot'
    • Dakota Sunspot® Shrubby Potentilla

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

    Dasiphora fruticosa Dakota Sunspot® plant details

    Dasiphora fruticosa Dakota Sunspot® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasiphora fruticosa Dakota Sunspot®

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasiphora fruticosa Dakota Sunspot®

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and wind
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This compact (30") shrub developed at N. Dakota Unv. (think heat and cold tolerant!) produces its bright-yellow "sunspot" flowers from early summer into gall, a garden workhorse. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Dasiphora fruticosa Dakota Sunspot® plant

    How to Grow Dasiphora fruticosa Dakota Sunspot®

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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