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Potentilla fruticosa 'Fargo' - Dakota Sunspot Potentilla

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Fargo' is a versatile and resilient plant, known to add a vibrant splash of golden hues to any landscape with its captivating, buttercup-style blossoms. This compact Dakota Sunspot Potentilla shrub, maturing up to 2-3 feet in both height and width, is a superb addition to borders or garden spaces large and small. The lush, finely divided, dark green leaves offer a year-round visual treat, forming a rich contrast with its profuse radiant flowers that spring to life from early summer right through to frost. Thriving heartily even under full sun exposure, this hardy plant performs remarkably well in diverse soil types and requires only moderate watering, asserting stronger drought resistance once established. Well-known for its innate resistance to both deer and disease, the non-invasive nature of the 'Fargo' makes it a delightfully low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking a lasting, radiant touch to their landscapes.

  • Size: Up to 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Golden-yellow buttercup-like flowers
  • Foliage: Dark green, finely divided leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate to low (drought-tolerant once established)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Resistant: Deer-resistant, non-invasive, disease-resistant
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