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Geum Species, Bog Avens, Cure All, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens

Geumrivale

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Geum (JEE-um)

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Species

rivale (riv-AY-lee)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

A lovely addition to a bog or marsh, this Geum is sturdier than other Avens species, and has larger (but fewer) flowers. Each bell-shape...Read More

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