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Geum coccineum

Asian Geum

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Information by:         Photographer: Millie Picconi

 

Description

Geum coccineum is a clump-forming perennial that grows to 1'-1.5' tall and spreads to 1' wide. This Geum forms forms a basal foliage mound (to 6" high) of irregularly-lobed, hairy, medium green leaves with very large terminal leaflets. In late spring, erect, wiry, branching flowering stems rise above the foliage mound to 9"-18" high carrying cymes of 5-petaled, brick red flowers (to 1.5" diameter) with center clumps of yellow stamens. This plant prefers moist, fertile soils in cool summer climates.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.