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Geum magellanicum

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Geum (JEE-um) (Info)
Species: magellanicum (ma-jell-AN-ee-kum) (Info)

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Red
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Ursula On Dec 12, 2004, Ursula from Santiago
Chile (Zone 9b) wrote:

This lovely Geum is native to Chile and Argentina. Its natural habitat is in sunny, damp areas with neutral to acid soil. This plant is constant cold, snow and frost-resistant.

The root of this Geum (3 year old plants) is said to be aphrodisiac if ingested as a tea.

It is important to remove the wilted leaves from the basal rosette, to avoid unwanted 'guests' to settle in.

Propagation from seeds: either via regular Spring sowing or stratified Autumn sowing, in mix of equal parts of compost, river sand and regular garden soil, plus some peat to retain moisture. Transplant once the plantil has developed 2 true leaves. It is unlikely they will bloom the first year from seed but the second.

This plant looks specially nice in flower beds (either using one colour or all of them), as well as close to ponds, tanks and water falls, as container plant. Good cut flower.



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