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Shrubby Cinquefoil (native)

Dasiphora fruticosa

Illustration of Shrubby Cinquefoil (native)

Shrubby Cinquefoil (native) is a shrub for mid-border, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

TypeShrub
Mature height90 cm
Spread120 cm
Aspectfull sun to partial shade
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 2a-7b
Pollinator-friendlyYes
Pet-safeYes

Where to use it in a border

At around 90 cm, it sits best through the middle of a border, between taller structure behind and edging in front. Give it about 120 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 2a to 7b, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Shrubby Cinquefoil (native)'s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

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