Avens
Uses:
- Border Plant
- Container
- Mass Planting
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flowers
- Long Blooming or Rebloomer
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 3-9
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Known for their bright, cheerful flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow, bloom from late spring to summer, adding vibrant color to the garden. These hardy plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained soil, making them ideal for borders, rock gardens, or cottage gardens.
About Avens
Genus
Species
Family
Geum
Common species include Geum rivale (water avens) and Geum coccineum (scarlet avens).
Rosaceae
Common Names:
Avens, Herb Bennet, Garden Avens
Native To:
Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, depending on the species.
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3–9
Flower Color:
Yellow, orange, red, pink, and white
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit:
Clump-forming, with upright flower stems rising above basal rosettes of leaves
Attracts:
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Tolerates:
Avens plants are tolerant of various soil types, including moist, well-drained soils. Some species can tolerate partial shade or full sun.
Resists:
These plants are generally resistant to drought once established and are also deer-resistant.