Geum coccineum

Avens

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-7

·        Height: 9-15 inches

·        Spread: 9-12 inches

·        Bloom Time: May to July

·        Bloom: red-orange

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained soils; will not survive wet, poorly drained soils

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: borders, rock gardens, ground cover; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

·        Care: low maintenance; deadhead for more blooms

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; may be short-lived in heavy clay soils and/or hot summer climates

·        Native to: species native to parts of Western Asia and Southeastern Europe

·        Notes: basal foliage mound (to 6" high) of irregularly-lobed, hairy, 5-7 foliolate, medium green leaves with very large terminal leaflets

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E269

 

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