Geum triflorum Purple avens (Rosaceae)

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Geum triflorum
Purple avens
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The Geum triflorum plant species is found in N. America - Newfoundland and New York, west to British Columbia and south to California. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purple avens.

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Latin Name:  Geum triflorum
Common Name:  Purple avens
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Damp places and mountain screes[187].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any moderately good garden soil that is well-drained[1]. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter[200]. Prefers a rather damp soil[187]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].

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