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Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott' (five-fingers) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and multi-coloured bright pink blossoms during late spring to early fall. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers and edging.
Special Characteristics Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott' tolerates salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.