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Asian Geum

Geum Coccineum

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Overview

The Asian Geum (Geum coccineum) is a perennial herb that boasts vibrant orange-red blooms. It reaches a mature height of 18 inches with a spread of 12 inches, preferring full sun to part shade. Appreciated for its extended flowering from late spring to mid-summer, this hardy plant thrives in zones 5-9 and is ideal for borders with well-drained soil. Deer-resistant foliage maintains visual interest even when not in bloom.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type Perennial
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — this hardy plant thrives in zones 5-9 and is ideal for borders with well-drained soil; perennial for full or half, image 54

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Rosaceae

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Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — Appreciated for its extended flowering from late spring to mid-summer; while it is relatively drought-tolerant once established
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — Appreciated for its extended flowering from late spring to mid-summer; while it is relatively drought-tolerant once, image 53
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — wiry stems that reach heights of 18 to 24 inches
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — Hailing from the Caucasus region; the plant is generally free from serious pests and diseases, image 57
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — While it is relatively drought-tolerant once established; orange flowers in the garden
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — dark green leaves that reach a height and width of 12 to 18 inches; in the late spring to early summer, the geum truly comes to
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — Hailing from the Caucasus region; the plant is generally free from serious pests and diseases
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — In the late spring to early summer, the geum truly comes to life; for optimal flowering, planting in full sun to, image 60
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — displaying a striking array of fiery; is a resilient and vibrant perennial that can play a starring role in a landscape design
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — In the late spring to early summer, the geum truly comes to life
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — the plant is generally free from serious pests and diseases
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — In the late spring to early summer, the geum truly comes to life; for optimal flowering, planting in full sun to partial shade is
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — perennial for full or half
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — is a resilient and vibrant perennial that can play a starring role in a landscape design
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — wiry stems that reach heights of 18 to 24 inches; perennial with orange blooms, image 61
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — Hailing from the Caucasus region
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — which means it can withstand winter temperatures as low as -20°F to -10°F; it reaches a mature height of 18 inches with a
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — this charming plant boasts a mound of hairy
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — This adaptable plant prefers well-drained soil, though it will tolerate a range of soil types; dark green leaves that reach a
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — orange to scarlet flowers that span approximately 1 inch across.<br><br>Perfect for borders, image 38
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — perennial with orange blooms; which means it can withstand winter temperatures as low as -20&deg;F to -10&deg;F
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — this charming plant boasts a mound of hairy; appreciated for its extended flowering from late spring to mid-summer
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — this hardy plant thrives in zones 5-9 and is ideal for borders with well-drained soil
Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — The Asian Geum (Geum coccineum) is a perennial herb that boasts vibrant orange-red blooms; this hardy plant thrives, image 51
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