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Geum

Striking flowers are beautiful in the garden or in early season bouquets. Ideal for the rock garden or massed for a spectacular effect. Performs best in cool sites; will not tolerate wet soil in winter. Divide plants every 2-3 years to ensure longevity.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

Fountain Grass

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Geum

  • Botanical name

    Geum chiloense

  • Variety

    Lady Stratheden

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24" (61 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Vera D.'s collection