Gold Star Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Star'
Full sun
Once established water during dry spells.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | poh-ten-TIL-a froo-ti-KOH-sa |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer through Fall |
| Design Ideas | Uniquely resistant to heat and infertile soils, Gold Star is a natural candidate for drought-resistant gardens. Spreading form can be used in an irregular mass as groundcover or as single mounds of color among both shrubs and perennials. Makes a good foundation cover around building walls or along the base of fence lines. A lovely carefree filler for country garden in spots bathed in afternoon heat. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established water during dry spells. |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela); Lilac (Syringa) |
Thrives in light, well-drained, sandy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune lightly after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7
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