Wood Avens.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial herb

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

60 cm

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to late summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to mimic its native woodland habitat. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as this plant prefers steady hydration. It is quite resilient and generally avoids major pest issues.

Arrosage

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a longer blooming period.

Rempotage

Repot in early spring if the plant becomes root-bound.

Sol

Moist, well-draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Température

-20 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally considered non toxic but should not be consumed without expert guidance.

Enfants

The small hooked seeds can easily stick to clothing and skin, which might be annoying but is not dangerous.

Allergènes de contact

The foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may trigger mild allergic reactions in those prone to hay fever.

Comestibilité

While historically used in herbal medicine, this plant is not considered a common food source and should be avoided.

Comment l'identifier

• Small yellow five-petaled flowers
• Pinnate leaves with large terminal leaflets
• Hooked seeds that cling to fur
• Hairy stems and foliage

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,4m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

yellow, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that leaves a white dusty coating on the leaves during humid weather.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Plant in groups to create a naturalistic woodland floor effect that suppresses weeds.

Bonnes associations

• Foxglove — They share similar woodland edge requirements.
• Fraisier des bois — They make excellent ground cover partners in shady spots.

Espèces similaires

• Geum rivale — It is a close relative that prefers much wetter soil conditions.

Science

Famille

Rosaceae

Genre

Geum

Ordre

Rosales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, North Africa, and parts of Western Asia.

Préservation

This plant is common and widespread throughout its native range and is not of conservation concern.

It grows in hedgerows and woodland margins where it relies on animal dispersal for its hooked seeds.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, supports beneficial insects

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, coléoptères

Utilisations

medicinal garden, woodland border, pollinator habitat

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is it invasive?

It can self seed freely in garden beds but is generally not considered invasive.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers partial shade and performs best in dappled light.

D'où vient le nom

The name Geum comes from the Greek word for taste, referring to the aromatic roots, while urbanum refers to its presence near human settlements.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly known as wood avens.
• The hooked seeds are designed to hitch rides on passing animals to spread.
• It thrives in the dappled shade of woodland edges.
• The specific epithet urbanum means of the city, though it is more often found in wilder areas.

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