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Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla) vs Hardy Banana

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Dasiphora fruticosa syn. Potentilla fruticosa

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Hardy Banana
Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla)

The Hardy Banana is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that dies down to the ground each year. A stunning tropical-looking accent for your yard and patio, the Japanese Fiber Banana can be overwintered outdoors in several northern U.S. states and southern Canadian regions. In northern regions, you can bring this plant inside and leave it in your garage. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine, you can use the leaves to make tamales.

Shrubby Cinquefoil is a small, deciduous flowering shrub. This hardy species is densely covered with leaves and produces pale to bright yellow buttercup-shaped flowers terminally on the stems.

Flowering typically occurs from early to late summer. Shrubby Cinquefoil is a popular ornamental shrub choice and is capable of growing on a variety of sites.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla) Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Flowers: bright yellow cup-shaped
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium




Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana
Other Names: tundra rose