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    Dasiphora fruticosa 'Yellow Gem'

    Also Known As

    • Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Gem'
    • POTENTILLA

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-16"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

    Dasiphora fruticosa 'Yellow Gem' plant details

    Dasiphora fruticosa 'Yellow Gem' is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasiphora fruticosa 'Yellow Gem'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasiphora fruticosa 'Yellow Gem'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Abundant, ruffled, golden-yellow flowers on a prostrate plant make this new introduction from the University of British Columbia a real gem. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Dasiphora fruticosa 'Yellow Gem' plant

    How to Grow Dasiphora fruticosa 'Yellow Gem'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • 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

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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