Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Potentilla
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
जंगली बेर
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
wild Plum
In French
plante Potentilla
wild Plum
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Wild Plum
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Wild Plum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Potentilla and Wild Plum
Season and care of Potentilla and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Wild Plum season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Potentilla and Wild Plum Physical Information
Potentilla and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Wild Plum are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Potentilla and Wild Plum
Care of Potentilla and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.