yellow avens
Geum aleppicum
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full shade (under 2 hours)
WaterNeeds moist soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Notes
Yellow avens (Geum aleppicum) is a perennial for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and shady borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full shade and moist soil. It grows up to 48 inches tall and bears yellow flowers. Its tall stems add height to the back of a shady bed.
Pairs well with Fringed sedge, Bulblet bladder fern, and Purple giant hyssop.
Native range
AK, AZ, CA, CO, and 36 more places. See all 40
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY; MB, NB, NS, PE, and SK.