What is geum?

Geum is a genus of flowering herbal plants in the family rosaceae . They are small permanent plants from many continents. More often known as Avens , these types of plants require well -drained soil. They also tend to perish if they are grown during the winter in wet soil. Many hybrids have been created and are often grown on flowers or rock gardens. Plants produce flowers on a single stem. These flowers, which are members of the Rose family, resemble those small roses. The colors of hybrid flowers are yellow, orange or red.

GEUM plants grow in the hills. The humidity regime in which they are in their natural environment depends on the type of landscape. In arid areas, they are found in areas that are wetter. In areas that are susceptible to greater humidity, they grow in dry places. Plants in this family have a tendency to mold and powder mold, a disease that interferes with too much moisture. Hybrids grow the bestBetter in the soil of sandy clay, which has good drainage. They should be divided every few years in the fall or early spring, with the division is the best method of promotion. Plants can also be increased from seeds.

One kind of geum that is commonly grown is geum triflorum. It is known as prairie smoke, because when you can see from a distance, a large number of plants gives the look of the prairie that is on fire. The term beard of the old person comes from clusters of hair, up to 3 inches (8 cm), on the seeds of plants.

SMOK Prairia is drought and easily grown. It is best in full sun, but is also tolerant of some shadow. The plant grows to a height of 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm). Hairy leaves are often green throughout the year and pinkish flowers are carried in spring and summer and average three at a time on one stem. The plant often forms hills of 8 to 16 inches (20 to 40 cm) wide. Prairie smoke should be planted in iNTERVALECH 12 inches (30 cm) and spread quickly.

In its native location, prairie smoke is often found colonizing disturbed places. One type of disturbed soil on which the plant grows well is the mound of gopher. The plant is located across continental United States, fields and prairies in a wide range of heights.