Gold Star Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Star'

Pronunciation: poh-ten-TIL-a froo-ti-KOH-sa
SKU #06680
3-7

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A densely branched deciduous shrub valued for its beautiful display of golden yellow blooms that cover the finely textured green foliage profusely throughout summer. Excellent as a colorful border planting, landscape accent or massed as a groundcover. Very tolerant of poor soils. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7

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Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Design IdeasUniquely 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.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela); Lilac (Syringa)
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 TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Design IdeasUniquely 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.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela); Lilac (Syringa)
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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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.

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.