Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Geum

Species:

Geum × macneillii

USDA Symbol:

GEMA12

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers cool, sheltered locations

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

21–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification and light for germination. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI