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Geum, Avens 'Flames of Passion'

Geum

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Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Geum (JEE-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Winnetka, Illinois

Trafford, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Nashville, Tennessee

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jankasony
Trafford, PA | May 2016 | positive

First year - small and nondescript but the second year...WOW! More than 30 flowers blooming simultaneously with robust foliage.

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northgrass
West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2011 | positive

I just bought this plant from the Garden Center. Flowers are a soft pinkish red.
Hope it does well in our climate zone 5a.
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