Shrubby cinquefoil Dasiphora fruticosa
Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa) is a deciduous perennial shrub in the Rosaceae family, native to Cool northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It grows 60 cm–1.2 m (24 in–3.9 ft) tall and 80 cm–1.5 m (31 in–4.9 ft) wide, wants full sun and low water, and is hardy to about -40 °C (-40 °F). Space plants about 90 cm (35 in) apart.
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Shrubby cinquefoil at a glance
| Type | Perennial shrub, deciduous |
|---|---|
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Mature height | 60 cm–1.2 m (24 in–3.9 ft) |
| Mature spread | 80 cm–1.5 m (31 in–4.9 ft) |
| Spacing | 90 cm (35 in) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 6 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Low; drought tolerance moderate, waterlogging tolerance low |
| Soil pH | 5.5–8 |
| Cold hardiness | About -40 °C (-40 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 3) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 32 °C (90 °F) |
| Flowering | from about May for 13–19 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones) |
| Wind tolerance | Moderate |
| Pollinator value | Moderate |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Cool northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America |
| Common in gardens of | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Is Shrubby cinquefoil toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
No toxicity reported in standard poison references.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Shrubby cinquefoil
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- good With Garlic chives: Gardeners plant garlic chives among roses to deter aphids and black spot; the evidence is weak and mostly anecdotal. Evidence D
Questions about Shrubby cinquefoil
- How far apart should I plant Shrubby cinquefoil?
- About 90 cm (35 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 80 cm–1.5 m (31 in–4.9 ft).
- Does Shrubby cinquefoil need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Shrubby cinquefoil need?
- Low water. Drought tolerance is moderate and waterlogging tolerance low.
- How cold-hardy is Shrubby cinquefoil?
- It tolerates about -40 °C (-40 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 3.
- When does Shrubby cinquefoil flower?
- From about May for 13–19 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
- Is Shrubby cinquefoil poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. No toxicity reported in standard poison references.
- What grows well with Shrubby cinquefoil?
- Gardeners plant garlic chives among roses to deter aphids and black spot; the evidence is weak and mostly anecdotal.
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade C (C: plausible, mixed evidence).
- RHS Plant Finder, Royal Horticultural Society
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder, Missouri Botanical Garden
- USDA PLANTS Database, USDA NRCS
Notes and assumptions
- Typical garden-form values; cultivars and local conditions differ.
- Also sold as Potentilla fruticosa; blooms on new wood from early summer to frost; flower colour fades in strong heat.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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