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Key characteristics

Family: Rosaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Bright yellow
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Late spring to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to remove dead wood and maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 2 to 7
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Shrubs

Potentilla fruticosa 'SMPFMY'

CheeseHead Shrubby Cinquefoil

Potentilla fruticosa 'SMPFMY' is a compact, deciduous shrub celebrated for its abundant and cheerful yellow blooms. The flowers, with their soft, lemon-hued petals, appear in late spring and continue through summer, creating a long-lasting display. The plant's finely textured green foliage provides a lovely contrast to the vibrant flowers, maintaining its ornamental value even when not in bloom.

CheeseHead Potentilla is well-suited to modern gardens and landscaping.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Borders
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Avens · Strawberry tree · Betony · Blue grama grass · Thyme · Butterfly bush

Design tip

CheeseHead Potentilla is an easy way to bring sunny color to the garden for months at a time. Its lemon-yellow flowers stand out against the fine green foliage, while its neat, compact shape keeps the overall look tidy and balanced.