Geum aka Avens

Geum, also known as avens, is a rhizomatous perennial herbaceous plant found in various regions across the globe, including Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and New Zealand. It belongs to the rose family and is closely related to Potentilla and Fragaria. Geum produces flowers in shades of white, red, yellow, and orange on wiry stalks during midsummer. Most Geum species are evergreen, except in areas where winter temperatures drop below 0 °F (−18 °C). The cultivars 'Lady Stratheden' and 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. These plants are also a food source for certain Lepidoptera species. Geum is a clump-forming perennial that reaches a height of about 50cm when in bloom. It forms dense mounds of deeply lobed green leaves with toothed edges. The flowers of Geum are golden yellow and semi-double, appearing on dark red stems from mid-spring to early summer. Another Geum variety produces dark, rose-pink flowers on short, dark stems. This plant has an extended bloom time, attracting pollinators for several months. Butterflies particularly enjoy this vibrant display of colors.