Use for summer color in house foundation plantings, perennial borders or in large groups for a short hedge. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White'
Bush Cinquefoil
Tips for Homeowners:
Completely cut back the shrub by at least half or to ground level in late winter to allow it to regrow fresh in the spring.
Rate this Plant:
This tough and durable compact shrub will produce white flowers all summer.
- Dark-green, fine-textured leaves
- Long-lasting, bright white flowers
- Rounded, mounded habit
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 2-7
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Bush Cinquefoil:
Potentilla is a small, colorful shrub that can tolerate very cold temperatures, but in climates warmer than Zone 7 the heat and humidity are a challenge and affect their performance. They are durable, take short periods of drought and flooding, and transplant easily.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Summer Bloomer
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water