Botanical Name: Geum chiloense
Common Name: Geum, Avens Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, compact plant with handsome, spatulate hairy foliage and clusters of fine, reddish orange blooms held high above foliage Height 12-18" Spread 12-18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade in hot climates Soil requires a well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 2-24) Morphology: Leaves large, coarse, spatulate leaves divided into rounded, hairy leaflets to 2" across; leaves dark green, to 18" long Flowers spring through summer, red or orange panicles of flattened flowers each 1" across Fruit small achenes Propagation: seed, division Usage: valued for brightly colored flowers, coarse hairy leaves in temperate-theme gardens and perennial beds, mixed borders and cottage gardens; effective when used in masses Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering; keep uniformly moist rather than excessively wet Fertilizing slow-release at planting time, or in early spring Pruning remove dead flowers periodically to prolong blooming season Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Origin: Chile Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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