Geum Species, Avens, Hierba del Clavo
Geummagellanicum

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Geum (JEE-um)
Species: magellanicum (ma-jell-AN-ee-kum)

Synonym:Geum chiloense

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored