Shrubby cinquefoil - Dasiphora fruticosa
Commonly known as Shrubby Cinquefoil, this hardy deciduous shrub is native to the northern regions of North America, often found in meadows and open woods. Typically growing to heights of 2 to 4 feet, it features slender stems adorned with small, oval, green leaves that provide a lush backdrop. From late spring to early summer, Shrubby Cinquefoil produces an abundance of cheerful yellow flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soil types, this versatile shrub is commonly used in landscaping for its vibrant color and resilience in garden settings.
Shrubby Cinquefoil
Size: 2’-4’ in height, and 3’-5’ spread
Growing Conditions: sun to light shade and moist to seasonally dry soil, grows in variety of soil types, drought tolerant once establishedFeatures: great for rock gardens, parking strips, hedgerows, and pollinator gardens, attracts bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, butterfly host plant, provides cover and nesting material for birds and other wildlife, long blooming yellow flowers from late spring to early fall, deciduous
Natural Habitat: Found from Alaska to California and east to northeastern North America in rocky slopes, shrub-steppe, meadows, bogs, shorelines, and subalpine areasCompanion Plants: oceanspray, tufted hairgrass, Western columbine