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Water Avens
Geum rivale
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
Water Avens is a charming perennial with delicate nodding pink flowers and feathery seed heads that persist into autumn. It thrives in moist, boggy conditions and is ideal for streamside gardens and wet meadows.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7Soil Texture
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
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
root
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation