Contents [hide]
Description
Geum Canadense, commonly known as White Avens or Canada Avens, is a perennial plant belonging to the rose family, Rosaceae. This native plant is found throughout North America, growing in meadows, woods, and along streams. Its height ranges from 10 to 60 centimeters, and it produces an abundance of white or cream-colored flowers from late spring to early summer.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Kingdom| Phylum| Class| Order| Family| Genus|| ———–|———–|————-|————-|————|————|———-|| Eukaryota| Plantae| Angiosperms | Eudicots| Rosales| Rosaceae| Geum|
Appearance
The leaves of Geum Canadense are basal and deeply divided into three leaflets. The flowers have five petals and sepals, and they grow in clusters at the end of slender stems. The petals are white or cream-colored, and they are often tinged with pink or yellow. The fruit of the plant is a cluster of achenes.
Care Guide
To grow Geum Canadense, it is important to provide it with well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. The plant prefers partial shade to full sun and requires regular watering during the growing season. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Geum Canadense is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Geum Canadense is relatively resistant to pests and diseases. However, it may be susceptible to powdery mildew, which can be treated with fungicide. Caterpillars and aphids may also infest the plant, but they can be controlled with insecticidal soap.
Habitat
Geum Canadense is native to North America and can be found growing in meadows, woods, and along streams. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade to full sun.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Geum Canadense a low-maintenance plant?
A: Yes, Geum Canadense is relatively easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance.
Q: Can Geum Canadense tolerate drought?
A: No, Geum Canadense prefers moist soil and does not tolerate drought well.
Q: Can Geum Canadense be grown in containers?
A: Yes, Geum Canadense can be grown in containers as long as they are large enough to accommodate the plant’s root system.
Q: Can Geum Canadense be propagated from cuttings?
A: Yes, Geum Canadense can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Related Plants
– Geum Triflorum- Geum Rivale- Geum Urbanum- Geum Aleppicum
References
– “Geum Canadense.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281014&isprofile=0&.- “Geum Canadense.” Plant Care Today, 12 Mar. 2021, plantcaretoday.com/geum-canadense.- “White Avens.” Illinois Wildflowers, www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/wt_avensx.htm.
