Shrubby Cinquefoil

Dasiphora fruticosa (formerly Potentilla fruticosa) Shrubby cinquefoil is a deciduous, medium-sized member of the rose family that becomes profuse with cheerful, long-lasting yellow flowers in the summertime. The shrub is densely leafy, and all foliage is covered in fine silvery hairs giving the plant a distinct, almost blueish hue.   Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, med shrub Size at maturity: 2-5’ tall, equally wide Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade Moisture requirements: moist soil Bloom time: June - August Growth rate/ease: medium to slow growth rate, easy to grow  Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar for adult butterflies, bees and insect pollinators; overall plant is host and larval food source for several species of native moths Native habitat/range: in the Pacific Northwest, it is found in meadows, swamps and rocky areas in subalpine, Alpine and high desert areas of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and northern C