Shrubby Cinquefoil
Dasiphora fruticosa
Also listed as Potentilla fruticosa, Comocarpa fruticosa
Also known as Bush Cinquefoil, Golden Hardhack, Stiff Shrubby Cinquefoil
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A hardy, low-maintenance shrub prized for its long season of bright yellow flowers and fine-textured foliage. It thrives in poor, dry soils and requires minimal pruning or fertilizing.
Why grow it
Shrubby cinquefoil outperforms many ornamental shrubs in sites with poor drainage or nutrient-deficient soils where other woody plants struggle. Its extended bloom period (summer through early fall) and minimal fertilizer requirement make it useful for low-input landscapes. Among similar hardy shrubs, it offers finer foliage texture and more prolific flowering than many alternatives in comparable hardiness zones.
Watch out for
In humid climates or poorly drained sites, monitor for powdery mildew and rust, which can reduce foliage quality even though the plant rarely dies from these diseases. Flower color can fade or shift toward cream in extremely hot climates or with afternoon shade, affecting the visual impact of mass plantings. The plant spreads gradually by layering and self-seeding, so placement near garden edges may require occasional management to prevent encroachment.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern temperate regions (Asia, Europe, North America)
Native to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A hardy, low-maintenance shrub prized for its long season of bright yellow flowers and fine-textured foliage. It thrives in poor, dry soils and requires minimal pruning or fertilizing.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Shrubby Cinquefoil grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Shrubby cinquefoil outperforms many ornamental shrubs in sites with poor drainage or nutrient-deficient soils where other woody plants struggle. Its extended bloom period (summer through early fall) and minimal fertilizer requirement make it useful for low-input landscapes. Among similar hardy shrubs, it offers finer foliage texture and more prolific flowering than many alternatives in comparable hardiness zones.
Watch out for
In humid climates or poorly drained sites, monitor for powdery mildew and rust, which can reduce foliage quality even though the plant rarely dies from these diseases. Flower color can fade or shift toward cream in extremely hot climates or with afternoon shade, affecting the visual impact of mass plantings. The plant spreads gradually by layering and self-seeding, so placement near garden edges may require occasional management to prevent encroachment.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern temperate regions (Asia, Europe, North America)
Native to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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