Geum is a long blooming member of the rose family which will reward you with flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, or pink. The bloom shape range from fluffy upward facing doubles nodding singles. These showy flowers also attract bees and butterflies. For the longest lasting cut flowers, pick when blooms are half open.
The foliage ranges from deciduous to evergreen depending on species and conditions. Leaves are deeply lobed with toothed or scalloped edges, forming a dense mound.
An excellent addition to rock gardens, containers or as a border. Geum combines well with Geranium, Salvia nemerosa, ornamental grasses and Achillea (yarrow). Geum is a low allergen plant and a tincture of Avens is an ingredient in some herbal medicines as a mild sedative. The hybrids below have breed bread for color, disease resistance, and long bloom.
Some of our favorites are:
Semi-double golden flowers with orange and red highlights May through June.
Grows 12-14" tall and wide.
Zones 5-8.
Evergreen with double flower of scarlet- red flowers May-September
Grows 1-2' tall and wide.
Zone 5-9
Semi-double red, outward facing flowers May-June.
Grows 12-18" tall and wide.
Zones 5-9.
Deciduous with large orange flowers May-June.
Grows 13-20" tall by 18" wide.
Full to part sun.
Zone 5-9.
Deciduous with semi-double yellow flowers May-September.
12-20” tall by 24” wide.
Full to part sun.
Zone 5.
Evergreen foliage topped by double mango-orange flowers May-September
Grows 12" tall and wide.
Full sun.
Zone 5-9.
Deciduous with bright red flowers May to June.
Grows 9-12” high by 24” wide.
Full to part sun.
Zone 5.
Deciduous with semi-double gold and red flowers May to June.
Grows 18-24" tall and wide.
Full to part sun.
Zones 5-9.
Evergreen foliage topped by apricot, nodding flowers April to June.
Grows 12" tall by 18" wide in full to part sun.
Zones 4-11.
Inventory varies daily March through September. Please contact us for current availability.
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Geum
Common Name: Avens
Origin: This genus of about 50 herbaceous perennials is very wide spread. It hails from temperate regions of Europe, Asia, North and South America, South Africa, and New Zealand. There are about 6 species native to Oregon though it can be difficult to find them in nursery centers as these native ones can be aggressive spreaders.
Culture: Frost hardy, they prefer sunny, well drained soil but they will grow in just about any condition as long as it is not waterlogged. Generally drought tolerant. Propagate from seed or by division in early spring.
Maintenance: Geum begin to flower less well after a few years and will become free-flowering again only if they are lifted and divided. This is a good time to cut back and discard old woody growth. Division should be done early spring. They can be grown from seed but tend to hybridize readily. Blooming will be extended if flowers are deadheaded.
Pest and Disease: Downy mildew, fungal leaf spot, powdery mildew, spider mites, and root weevils.
We have a wonderful selection of perennials year round, but if you are looking for a specific perennial we will have the best selection when it is in bloom around town. Note: Native plant pages will take you into the Native Plant section.
