Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa
Hardy to zone 2
Bears bright flowers all summer. Grows .6 meters (2 feet) high and .6-.9 meters (2-3 feet) wide. Prefers full sun or light shade. Very drought tolerant and adaptable to most soils, but look best when soil is evenly moist. Prune in late fall or early spring, just as leaves begin to appear. Cut back by at least a third each year. Overgrown, floppy shrubs can be cut back by half or more.
