Avens
Geum coccineum
Name
Botanical name: | Geum coccineum |
Colloquial name: | Avens |
Growth
Growth form: | Upright, cluster-forming |
Mature height: | 20 - 30 cm |
Leaf
Foliage: | Scalloped foliage, heart-shaped |
Leaves: | evergreen to semi-evergreen |
Leaf color: | mid green |
Blossom / fruit
Blossom: | cup-shaped |
Flowering period: | May to June |
Flower color: | orange-scarlet |
Miscellaneous
Soil type: | medium moisture, well-drained soils |
Location: | full sun, semi shade |
Flowering period: | all year round |
Requirement: | 10 - 12 plants per m² |
Use for: | Mass in borders or rock gardens. Foliage makes an attractive ground cover after bloom. |
Ships as: | as pot plant |
Hardiness: | yes |