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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
By: Forestfarm
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Dasiphora fruticosa 'Uman'
aka Potentilla 'Uman', Potentilla fruticosa 'Mango Tango', Potentilla fruticosa 'UMan', Potentilla fruticosa Mango Tango®, Mango Tango™ Shrubby Cinquefoil, POTENTILLA
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry in summer
aka Potentilla davurica, Shrubby Cinquefoil
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional
aka Potentilla alba 'Snowflake', Potentilla fruticosa 'Snowflake', White Cinquefoil
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
- dry in summer
aka Potentilla fruticosa, Buttercup Shrub
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
2a-7b
Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood', Abbotswood Potentilla
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
2a-7b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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