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McKay Nursery
Waterloo, WI, USA

‘McKay’s White’

Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa

'McKay's White'

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  • Very floriferous
  • Hardy
  • Deer resistant
Description

'McKay's White' is a sterile potentilla with abundant white flowers all summer long. This is a finely textured, easy to grow native plant.

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

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.