Avens
Geum
Monrovia® varieties
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Varieties We Carry
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Sizes & Pricing
#1MonroviaFrom$12.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun to Part Shade (afternoon shade essential in zone 9b)
WaterModerate
Mature size12-24 in × 12-18 in
About Avens
Geum (Avens) is a cool-climate rhizomatous perennial bearing rose-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, or pink in spring to early summer. In NE Florida's zone 9b, it is not reliably hardy — intense summer heat and humidity cause decline or death. Use as a cool-season annual, planting in fall for winter and spring color. Starting at $12.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Rich, Moist, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Geum requires full sun to partial shade; in NE Florida's zone 9b, afternoon shade is essential. This cool-climate perennial struggles with the intense summer heat and humidity south of USDA Zone 7, making it unreliable as a perennial in zone 9b.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained — Geum does not tolerate drought or waterlogged conditions. In NE Florida, consistent moisture helps buffer summer heat stress, but long-term perennial survival remains unlikely without intervention.
Soil & Fertilizer
Geum requires rich, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. In NE Florida's sandy soils, amend heavily with compost and maintain consistent moisture. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Best treated as a cool-season annual in zone 9b; plant in fall for winter-to-spring interest and replace after summer decline.
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Common questions
Is Avens a good plant for St. Augustine?
Avens is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-24 in × 12-18 in.