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HABIT: Light-textured, low-growing groundcover. Resembles tiny strawberry plants. Small yellow flowers in summer.
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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