Potentilla recta ‘Warrenii’ (Sulphur Cinquefoil)
Sulphur Cinquefoil 'Warrenii', Potentilla recta 'Macrantha'
Potentilla recta ‘Warrenii’ (Sulphur Cinquefoil) is a vigorous, tufted, herbaceous perennial with palmately divided leaves adorned with 5-9 coarsely toothed, hairy leaflets. From late spring to late summer, bright canary-yellow, saucer-shaped flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), are carried in loose terminal clusters. Potentilla recta ‘Warrenii’ is not as weedy as the species and flowers for a longer time. It is a good choice for the front of a sunny border.
- Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm). Will spread in the garden by self-seeding.
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great for banks and slopes, beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers.
- Virtually pest and disease free. Rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer.
- After flowering, remove the flower stems at ground level.
- Can be propagated by division in spring.
- Potentilla recta species is classified as a noxious weed in five U.S. States (Washington, Oregon, Montana, Nevada and Colorado) plus in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
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Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
