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HAPPY FACE® Yellow
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Potentilla
Dasiphora fruticosa
'Lundy'
PP#22,176; CBR#4912
![Trio of mounded Happy Face Yellow Potentilla near river](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Potentilla%20Happy%20Face%20Yellow%201.jpg)
![Happy Face Yellow Potentilla in garden bed](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Potentilla%20Happy%20Face%20Yellow%202.jpg)
![Happy Face Yellow Potentilla planted along paved trail](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Potentilla%20Happy%20Face%20Yellow%203.jpg)
![Trio of mounded Happy Face Yellow Potentilla near river](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Potentilla%20Happy%20Face%20Yellow%204.jpg)
![Close up of large yellow Happy Face Yellow Potentilla flower](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Potentilla%20Happy%20Face%20Yellow%205.jpg)
![Sunny yellow Happy Face Yellow Potentilla blooms](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Potentilla%20Happy%20Face%20Yellow%206.jpg)
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- Supersized flowers
- Long blooming
- Very hardy
- Description
Very large flowers. With bright yellow flowers of this size, it was a natural to call this potentilla Happy Face® Yellow! Exceptionally long blooming. Its dense habit and dark, healthy foliage add to its appeal. Formerly known as Potentilla fruticosa.
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- 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
- Yellow
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
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.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, Yellow 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, Yellow flowers, Green foliage