White avens (Geum canadense) is native to the central and eastern parts of North America and parts of Central America. This species has not spread outside its native range, and is found along forest edges and in meadows. This flower is only occasionally grown ornamentally, mainly within its natural range.

White avens, commonly known as White avens, is a plant originally native to North America. Often classified as a weed, it can cause quite a nuisance in gardens due to several characteristics typical of weeds. One of its key features is its robustness and ability to survive and thrive in various weather conditions and soils. This plant's ability to reproduce is another trait that makes it indomitable; a single plant is capable of producing numerous seeds and strong roots that can quickly grow into new plants. This makes white avens hard to control, especially given its persistent nature. In gardens, it can overtake the planned vegetation, robbing other plants of essential nutrients, sunlight, and space. Furthermore, its rapid spread becomes an issue when it invades natural habitats, disrupting ecosystems by outcompeting native plants. Primarily, white avens propagates via seeds, which can develop into new plants once they come into contact with soil, or are carried by wind, water, or wildlife to new locales. This plant's pervasiveness and adaptability make its eradication difficult and time-consuming.

The best season for the removal of white avens is during early spring when new sprouts start to appear. It's best to control this plant before it reaches its flowering stage, which generally happens in late spring to early summer. Here are some ways to control white avens: