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Potentilla


POTENTILLA Potentilla verna (poe-ten-TEA-ah VER-na)

Evergreen - Sun/Shade

Height 2″ - 6″ groundcover Spacing 6″ - 9″

HABIT:  Light-textured, low-growing groundcover. Resembles tiny strawberry plants. Small yellow flowers in summer.
 
CULTURE:  Partial shade is best, any soil, but responds to well-prepared and well-drained beds. Moderate water and fertilizer needs. Zones 3 - 7.
 
USES:  Groundcover for small to medium size areas.
 
PROBLEMS:  Red spider, rust.
 
NOTES Plant gets a little weedy. Avoid using in large areas. Native to Europe.

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