{"product_id":"dakota-sunspot-potentilla","title":"Dakota Sunspot Potentilla","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Tough Little Shrub With Deep Golden Summer Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Sunspot Potentilla (\u003cem\u003ePotentilla fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dakota Sunspot') glows with rich, deep golden-yellow flowers from early summer until frost on a compact, mounded shrub with fine green foliage. Bred for the northern plains, it's extremely cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, thriving in heat, poor soil, and tough sites while feeding bees. A bright, dependable, long-blooming choice for sunny borders and boulevards in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDakota Sunspot Potentilla Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotentilla fruticosa 'Dakota Sunspot'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer until frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep golden-yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay, poor soil, and dry sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable well below -40°F — exceptionally hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-blooming foundation shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size and months-long bloom suit foundations, low hedges, and border fronts. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough sites and pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in hot, dry, lean spots and feeds bees all summer. Pair with catmint, coneflower, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Very adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Dakota Sunspot Potentilla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Dakota Sunspot Potentilla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells. Shear lightly in spring to keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom early summer until frost — one of the longest-flowering shrubs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — bred for the northern plains and reliable to zone 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse potentilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it looking good?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light spring shear keeps it dense and blooming well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldfinger Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A large-flowered bright-yellow potentilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deer-resistant blue partner for sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Dakota Sunspot Potentilla Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low hedge or border front, space Dakota Sunspot about 2.5 feet apart — it matures just 2–3 feet wide, so plants knit together into a continuous golden ribbon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2.5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, plant in groups of 3–5 spaced 2.5 feet apart at a border front or along a sunny walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDakota Sunspot Potentilla Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine green foliage leafs out; give it a light shear now to keep the mound dense before flower buds set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep golden-yellow flowers open in early summer and just keep coming, drawing bees nonstop through the hottest, driest weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom continues right up to frost — one of the last shrubs in the yard still flowering in October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drops its leaves to a fine-twigged tan mound; hardy well below -40°F, so no protection is ever needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfinger-potentilla\"\u003eGoldfinger Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — its larger, brighter-yellow cousin for a mixed potentilla border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dakota-goldcharm-spirea\"\u003eDakota Goldcharm Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — another tough northern-plains dwarf with golden foliage and pink blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-star-juniper\"\u003eBlue Star Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — steel-blue evergreen texture that makes the golden flowers pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — vertical wheat-colored plumes behind the low golden mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dakota Sunspot Potentilla Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for full-sun spots with almost any soil — clay, sand, lean boulevard strips, hot driveway edges — where deer pressure is high and watering is an afterthought. Not a fit if your site is mostly shaded (bloom drops off sharply) or if you want winter presence; it's a bare twiggy mound from November to April.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312998076721,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/dakota-sunspot-potentilla.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/dakota-sunspot-potentilla","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}