water avens

How to Grow and Care for water avens

water avens · Geum rivale
Also known as: chocolate root; Indian chocolate; purple avens

A moisture-loving perennial that will tolerate most soils, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing water avens

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

A moisture-loving perennial that will tolerate most soils, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion

How to Water water avens?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for water avens?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for water avens?

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What Soil Is Best for water avens?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for water avens?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize water avens?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune water avens?

Cut back the old stems after flowering

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How to Propagate water avens?

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant water avens?

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How to Care for water avens in Winter?

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How to Plant water avens?

A moisture-loving perennial that will tolerate most soils, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion

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How to Repot water avens?

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How to Harvest water avens?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to geum sawfly and leaf miners

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The Toxicity of water avens

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Attributes of water avens

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope, Asia, America

Scientific Classification

Species
Geum rivale
Genus
Geum
Family
Rosaceae
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