Shrubby cinquefoil, Potentilla fruticosa, is a small compact shrub bearing masses of yellow flowers from late spring to autumn. It's perfect for adding colour to a well-drained herbaceous border, in full sun or partial shade.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Elizabeth' is a particularly lovely variety, bearing masses of bright yellow flowers from spring to autumn. It's well suited to growing as a short informal hedge. For best results grow Potentilla fruticosa 'Elizabeth' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Trim back annually in spring to maintain its shape.
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Potentilla ‘Elizabeth’ and wildlife
Potentilla ‘Elizabeth’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Potentilla ‘Elizabeth’ poisonous?
Potentilla ‘Elizabeth’ has no toxic effects reported.
