CheeseHead™ Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'SMPFMY' PP #28,890

Pronunciation: poh-ten-TILL-uh froo-tih-KOH-suh
SKU #40990
3-8

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Bright, enthusiastic blossoms that are a standout from the crowd! Finely textured, dark green foliage with an abundance of big yellow flowers from spring until late summer on a neat, compact, low-maintenance, deer and rabbit resistant shrub with a dense habit. A wonderful choice for adding a shock of color to the summer landscape. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Bloom TimeLate spring to late summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsSwitch Grass (Panicum); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Spirea (Spiraea); Catmint (Nepeta); Weigela (Weigela)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
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Bloom TimeLate spring to late summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsSwitch Grass (Panicum); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Spirea (Spiraea); Catmint (Nepeta); Weigela (Weigela)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.