Mountain avens (Geum peckii)

Mountain avens

Mountain avens is a rare perennial herb that boasts a delicate charm with its rosette of toothed, basal leaves and slender, hairy stems. Most noted for its solitary, nodding pinkish-white flowers that bloom in late spring, mountain avens thrives in the moist, shaded environments of its limited high-elevation habitats in the Northeastern United States. Its adaptability to the cool microclimate underlies its survival, making it both distinctive and vulnerable.

Scientific classification

Species

Mountain avens (Geum peckii)

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Yellow

Flower Color

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Mountain avens

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Mountain avens features yellow flowers and a low-growing form, thriving with early spring pruning. Remove dead foliage and pinch spent blooms for prolonged flowering and compact growth. Pruning enhances air circulation, reduces disease risk, and promotes vibrant aesthetics throughout the growing season.

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