Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Not Available
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Abbottswood Potentilla
Day Dawn Potentilla
Goldfinger Potentilla
Pink Beauty Potentilla
Snowbird Potentilla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Curing infectious diseases, Improve heart health, Lung Problems, Treatment of ulcers
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA cinerea
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Abbotswood Potentilla
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Potentilla Abbotswood
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Abbotswood potentilla
Kraut Robert
In French
Abbotswood potentille
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Abbotswood Potentilla
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Abbotswood Potentilla
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Abbotswood Potentilla
erva robert
In Polish
Abbotswood Potentilla
herb robert
In Latin
Abbotswood Potentilla
Robertus herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Potentilla
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert
Season and care of Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abbotswood Potentilla season is Not Available and Herb Robert season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abbotswood Potentilla is Not Available and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abbotswood Potentilla is Not Available and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert Physical Information
Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Abbotswood Potentilla height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert are as follows:
Abbotswood Potentilla flower color: Not Available
Abbotswood Potentilla leaf color: Not Available
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert
Care of Abbotswood Potentilla and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abbotswood Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abbotswood Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.