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Dasiphora fruticosa, Potentilla fruticosa, Shrubby Cinquefoil

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Dasiphora fruticosa, Potentilla fruticosa

Shrubby Cinquefoil
Family: Rosaceae
Can be used for bonsai

Can be used for bonsai

Small shrub 2-5 ft

Full sun

Shade

Semi-shade

Regular water

Moderate water

Pink flowers

White/off-white flowers

Red/crimson/vinous flowers

Yellow/orange flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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Deciduous

Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Dasiphora fruticosa is a popular ornamental plant in temperate regions. Different cultivars are variable with flowers ranging from white to yellow, orange and pink, but they are all hardy plants that produce flowers for much of the summer.

Similar plants:

Duchesnea indica, Fragaria indica, Potentilla indica (Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry)

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