Geum, Avens 'Lady Stratheden'
Geum
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Geum (JEE-um) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Lady Stratheden |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Goldball) |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Succulent
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Boulder Creek, California(2 reports)
Long Beach, California
Richmond, California
Sacramento, California
San Jose, California
Keystone Heights, Florida
Salem, Kentucky
Owosso, Michigan
Reno, Nevada
Middletown, New York
Sandy, Utah
South Jordan, Utah
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 9, 2010, ryguy319 from Owosso, MI (Zone 5b) wrote: I know that this lists that it's hardy up to a zone 6a but I live in Owosso, MI and I'm a zone 5b and it comes back for me faithfully every year for about 3 or 4 years now. Also this is not an invasive plant as far as I've experienced. |
| Positive | On Jun 23, 2008, EstelleMirage from Ste-Victoire, I love these yellow flowers. They bloom in Late June, much later than my Geum x borsii that bloom in May. |
| Positive | On Feb 6, 2007, Bellisgirl from Spokane, WA wrote: Ive had this Geum for three years. I find it is much more tolerant/hardy than the "Mrs. Bradshaw" Geum (which ive lost several times over wet winters). Beautiful bright yellow flowers. |
| Neutral | On May 25, 2003, Baa wrote: A G. chiloense hybrid cultivar, semi- evergreen perennial. |
