Potentilla bicolor
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Basic Information
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: potentilla
Plant ID (slug): potentilla-bicolor
Numeric ID: 25059
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Potentilla bicolor is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
A hybrid of garden origin, P. atrosanguinea x P. argyrophylla.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[61].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Potentilla bicolor
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