Mountain Avens

Geum peckii

Mountain Avens

Gary Tompkins from Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Geum
Species:
Geum peckii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, aug
Bloom Colors:
Yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: New Hampshire, Canada: Nova Scotia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, rich, well-drained organic soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers cool, boggy environments

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o