Geum — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Geum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Geum aleppicum
Geum aleppicum
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus.
Full cultivation guide →Geum canadense
Geum canadense
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c.
Full cultivation guide →Geum japonicum
Geum japonicum
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus.
Full cultivation guide →Geum pentapetalum
Geum pentapetalum
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter. Plants are hardy to about -10°c but in areas with prolonged cold winter temperatures it is best to give the plants a protective mulch of evergreen branches or dry bracken.
Full cultivation guide →Geum rivale
Geum rivale
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained. Easily grown in a moist or shady border. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter.
Full cultivation guide →Geum triflorum
Geum triflorum
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter. Prefers a rather damp soil.
Full cultivation guide →Geum urbanum
Geum urbanum
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained. Prefers shade and a soil rich in organic matter. This species was widely cultivated as a pot-herb in the 16th century.
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