Potentilla cranztii 'Pygmaea' Pygmy Cinquefoil DROUGHT-WISE Semi-evergreen plant that forms a dense mound that will slowly get larger with time, giving a very soft, yet undulating appearance. Bright yellow flowers cover in spring. Terrific lawn substitute, between flagstone, or around evergreen shrubs.This plant needs excellent drainage to be content. Shear back blooms to keep tidy.
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Part Shade
Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Late Spring
Flower color
:
Yellow
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Dark Green
Growth Rate
:
Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit
:
Clumping
Irrigation
:
Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height
:
1" - 4" (Fairly Low Grower with taller flower spike)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Shade , Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light
Soil
:
Peaty ,Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
6"
Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-40
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
Yes
Pool Area
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Humid Area
Yes
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
No
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
Yes
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
No
Attract Hummingbirds
Yes
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Rabbit Resistant
Yes
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Tips from Fran
Potentilla crantzii is a clumping Potentilla, which means it won’t get out of bounds on you. It is an awesome border plant and demands little attention from you. However, because of this mounding growing habit, it is not recommended for pathways and patios.