Potentilla humifusa
NamePotentilla humifusa
Species NamePotentilla humifusa
Common NameDwarf Cinquefoil
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmultiple stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant bright yellow flowers, low-growing habit, herbaceous perennial.
Description
This specimen of Potentilla humifusa displays numerous small, bright yellow flowers with five petals, characteristic of the cinquefoil genus. It grows as a low, spreading herbaceous perennial amidst dry grasses and leaf litter. The plant is currently in full bloom, showing a dense cluster of flowers and green foliage.
