Happy Face Hearts

Potentilla fruticosa

The foliage mound of tiny, pinnate, brilliant green leaves contrasts wonderfully with the flowers. Shrubby chinquefoil is a plant that is well-known for its exceptionally extended blooming season. It is also incredibly resilient, able to endure both summer dryness and winter cold. It is also of the simplest plants to maintain.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 2-7
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 12" - 24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
Happy Face Hearts | Potentilla fruticosa || The foliage mound of tiny, pinnate, brilliant green leaves contrasts wonderfully with the flowers. Shrubby chinquefoil is a plant that is well-known for its exceptionally extended blooming season. It is also incredibly resilient, able to endure both summer dryness and winter cold. It is also of the simplest plants to maintain.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
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