Tormentil. A low-growing perennial with dark green leaves. Loose clusters of saucer-shaped, yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Max Height 10cm to 30cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla erecta
A low-growing perennial with dark green leaves. Loose clusters of saucer-shaped, yellow flowers from late spring to summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Potentilla |
|---|---|
| Species | erecta |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Tormentil |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 30cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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