Potentilla, Dakota Sunspot

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Fargo’

Size (HxW): 2.5’ x 3’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

Very tough, small shrub, good in exposed areas

Should be given a hard pruning every spring to encourage more blooms and a fuller structure

Soil tolerant

Bright yellow flowers bloom until killing frost

Moderately drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy areas

Makes a great clipped low hedge, feature, or accent shrub

Non-suckering

Plant Care:

- Do not plant in soggy soil - Refresh growth every spring with an aggressive pruning. This ensures flowers bloom and the plant grows more dense - Fall pruning also recommended to prevent snow load breakage or bending from heavy seed pots

Description

Size (HxW): 2.5’ x 3’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

Very tough, small shrub, good in exposed areas
Should be given a hard pruning every spring to encourage more blooms and a fuller structure
Soil tolerant
Bright yellow flowers bloom until killing frost
Moderately drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy areas
Makes a great clipped low hedge, feature, or accent shrub
Non-suckering