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Large-leaved Avens

Large-leaved Avens

Geum macrophyllum

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3b – Zone 9b

A woodland perennial with large, deeply lobed basal leaves and delicate yellow flowers on tall stems. Attractive to pollinators and suitable for shaded garden settings.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 3bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9b

pH Range

57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorerosion controlmedicinalwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

rootleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division