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 'Katherine Dykes' is a slightly taller variety, bearing primrose-yellow flowers. It's well suited to growing as a short informal hedge. For best results grow Potentilla fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes' 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 ‘Katherine dykes’ and wildlife
Potentilla ‘Katherine dykes’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
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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 ‘Katherine dykes’ poisonous?
Potentilla ‘Katherine dykes’ has no toxic effects reported.
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Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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