Potentilla verna
Potentilla
Description
Potentilla verna has attractive palmate, strawberry-like foliage of good, dark green color, which spreads rapidly forming a dense mat-like cover. Blooms over a long period with attractive .5" wide flowers of bright yellow. Grows well in full sun in coastal and intermediate valley areas, and also does well in shade. May be mowed to present a more tailored look. Plant 12" apart. Grows 3"-6" high.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.