How to Grow and Care for Shrubby cinquefoils

Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa) is a plant species that is also referred to by the alternative latin name Potentilla fruticosa. The shrubby cinquefoil is very popular in Japan for use as a bonsai tree. 14 cultivars of this species have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Dasiphora subacaulis is a low-growing, perennial herb flourishing in alpine and tundra regions. Its compact stature, often hugging the ground, is an adaptation to harsh, windy conditions. This plant showcases small, pinnate leaves with a fine texture, accompanied by solitary, yellow flowers that provide a splash of color against the rocky, sparse habitat it thrives in.