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

Avens, Herb Bennet, Garden Avens
Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, depending on the species.
Perennials
Deciduous
3–9
Yellow, orange, red, pink, and white
Late spring to early summer
Clump-forming, with upright flower stems rising above basal rosettes of leaves
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Avens plants are tolerant of various soil types, including moist, well-drained soils. Some species can tolerate partial shade or full sun.
These plants are generally resistant to drought once established and are also deer-resistant.