Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet'

five-fingers, red cinquefoil, scarlet cinquefoil or tormentil

Family	Rosaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet' (five-fingers) bears showy and black blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.