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Common
name: "Red Potentilla" or
"Himalayan Cinquefoil"
Latin name: Potentilla atrosanguinea
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Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 12" - 18"
Spread: 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - July
Flower type:
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
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Pictured: Potentilla
'Flamenco' |
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Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens |
Cultivation:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil. Tolerates
poor soils and drought well. Lightly cut back plants after
flowering.
Propagation:
Slow to grow from seed... your best bet is to purchase pre-started
plants at your local Garden Center. Once established, mature
plants can be divided in spring or fall.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Mildews. |
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