Geum (Rosaceae)
Geum, also known as avens, is a hardy perennial which has nearly worldwide distribution. The plant forms a low growing mound of coarse green leaves that can remain evergreen through the Winter. In late Spring early Summer, wiry stems with a fiery red or yellow, semi-double blooms rise above the foliage. The flowers give way to puffy seed heads that persist and give rise to another common name, prairie smoke. They like morning sun, but can also grow in partial shade. Makes a great cut flower, and deadheading will encourage more blooms. There are several North American species including a northeastern native, G. rivale, or river avens that grows in open , damp meadows.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
G. chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ - Large, red double flowers, mid-summer.
G. chiloense ‘Mrs J. Bradshaw’ - Semi-double orange to scarlet flowers.
Sold in quart size pots.
Geum, also known as avens, is a hardy perennial which has nearly worldwide distribution. The plant forms a low growing mound of coarse green leaves that can remain evergreen through the Winter. In late Spring early Summer, wiry stems with a fiery red or yellow, semi-double blooms rise above the foliage. The flowers give way to puffy seed heads that persist and give rise to another common name, prairie smoke. They like morning sun, but can also grow in partial shade. Makes a great cut flower, and deadheading will encourage more blooms. There are several North American species including a northeastern native, G. rivale, or river avens that grows in open , damp meadows.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
G. chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ - Large, red double flowers, mid-summer.
G. chiloense ‘Mrs J. Bradshaw’ - Semi-double orange to scarlet flowers.
Sold in quart size pots.
Geum, also known as avens, is a hardy perennial which has nearly worldwide distribution. The plant forms a low growing mound of coarse green leaves that can remain evergreen through the Winter. In late Spring early Summer, wiry stems with a fiery red or yellow, semi-double blooms rise above the foliage. The flowers give way to puffy seed heads that persist and give rise to another common name, prairie smoke. They like morning sun, but can also grow in partial shade. Makes a great cut flower, and deadheading will encourage more blooms. There are several North American species including a northeastern native, G. rivale, or river avens that grows in open , damp meadows.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
G. chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ - Large, red double flowers, mid-summer.
G. chiloense ‘Mrs J. Bradshaw’ - Semi-double orange to scarlet flowers.
Sold in quart size pots.