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Dasiphora fruticosa 'Snowbird'

Also Known As

  • Potentilla fruticosa 'Snowbird'
  • Snowbird Shrubby Potentilla

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

Dasiphora fruticosa 'Snowbird' plant details

Dasiphora fruticosa 'Snowbird' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasiphora fruticosa 'Snowbird'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasiphora fruticosa 'Snowbird'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new, unusual variety produces showy, semi-double, creamy-white flowers on a 2-3' drought-tolerant shrub. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Dasiphora fruticosa 'Snowbird' plant

How to Grow Dasiphora fruticosa 'Snowbird'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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