Common
name: "Avens"
Latin name: Geum chiloense 'Lady Stratheden'
Zone: 5
- 8
Elevation to: 8,000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 16" - 24"
Spread: 16" - 24"
Flowers: Yes, Late May - July Flower type: Saucer like
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Avens
Geum
chiloense 'Lady Stratheden'
Perennial
Cultivation:
'Lady Stratheden' Geum is nearly identical to 'Mrs.
Bradshaw' except it has double yellow flowers.
Plant Lady Stratheden Geum in full sun in fertile well drained soil. 'Lady Stratheden'
adapts to most soil types well except for soils that are
constantly wet. Space new container grown plants 14" to
24" apart depending on how quickly you want the area to fill
in. Most varieties of Geum chiloense are short lived perennials
with some gardeners growing them as annuals. Geum is useful for
borders and mass plantings. Their flowers are excellent for
cutting for spring and summer wildflower bouquets.
Propagation:
Geum seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in late winter
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. 'Lady
Stratheden' seed collected from established plants will hold true.
For quicker growth purchase pre-started plants at your local
Garden Center. Established plants may be divided in spring or
fall.
