Potentilla aurea

Silver-leaved potentilla

Also known as Potentilla halleri

Height × spread: 0.2m × 0.4m
Position: Full sun
Hardiness: Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
Flowers: Spring, Summer

Availability

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About this plant

This makes a mat of dark green foliage that is faintly silvered. There are whorls five leaves set around a stem tip. The leaves are long and broader at the tip which is noticeably serrated. There are masses of little rounded golden yellow flowers that come in spring and go through summer. The plant is pretty when in flower and could be charming in a rock garden or raised bed as well as at the edge of paving.

Flower colour: Yellow
Foliage colour: Green
Variegated: No
Scent: No
Shape: Dome
Height: 0.2m
Spread: 0.4m
Season of interest: Spring, Summer
Flowers in: Spring, Summer
Evergreen: Evergreen
Garden style: Seaside garden, Cottage garden

Found in

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