Potentillas (cinquefoil) are perennials with pretty, strawberry-like flowers and leaves from spring to midsummer. They’re perfect for adding colour to a well-drained herbaceous border.
Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch's Velvet’ is a clump-forming perennial that bears deep, intensely red flowers set against rich green foliage in summer. It looks fantastic planted in mixed borders alongside other sun-loving flowering plants.
For best results, grow Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch's Velvet’ in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cut back in autumn.
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Potentilla ‘Monarch's Velvet’ and wildlife
Potentilla ‘Monarch's Velvet’ is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is 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 ‘Monarch's Velvet’ poisonous?
Potentilla ‘Monarch's Velvet’ 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
Plants that go well with Potentilla 'Monarch's Velvet'
