Gold Star Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Star'
poh-TEN-til-uh froo-TIK-oh-suh
Shrubs: Flowering Shrub
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Beautiful display of golden yellow blooms that cover the finely textured green foliage profusely throughout summer.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gold
Fall Foliage
Gold
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright Rounded
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Seasonal Feeding
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division