Potentilla verna |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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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:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.