Return to Plant Finder

Clicking the following controls will change the main image displayed above.

HAPPY FACE® White

Potentilla

Dasiphora fruticosa

'White Lady'

PP#22,761

Swipe to View More
Mounded Happy Face White Potentilla in landscape along river "} Dozens of Happy Face White Potentilla flowers Mounded Happy Face White Potentilla planted along paved walkway Happy Face White Potentilla flowers in full sun Close up of Happy Face White Potentilla flowers with bright yellow centers YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Hardy
  • Deer resistant
  • Durable
Description

Very large flowers. Extra large, pure white flowers adorn Happy Face® White potentilla from spring to late summer. It has a dense habit with dark green foliage. Excellent for mass plantings and commercial landscapes. Formerly known as Potentilla fruticosa.

USDA Zone
2 - 7 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring - frost
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Tolerates most any soil, with the possible exception of prolonged wet conditions.

Pruning

Benefits from a good trim in late winter/early spring, during which up to one-third of the oldest branches may be removed as well. Periodic rejuvenation is recommended.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; mass plantings.

Growing Tips

Though potentilla can grow in partial shade, a minimum of six hours of sun is recommended for best flowering and form. Flowering may slow during periods of hot weather. Very deer resistant.

  • Benchcard: Happy Face® White Potentilla Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Happy Face® White Potentilla Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Happy Face® White Potentilla Tag
  • Spec Sheet: Happy Face® Potentilla Series Spec Sheet
  • Booklet/Brochure: A New Vision for Native Shrubs

    • Features: Reblooming, Attracts pollinators, Native, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Dasiphora, Common name: Potentilla, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Reblooming, Attracts pollinators, Native, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Dasiphora, Common name: Potentilla, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage