grandfather's beard

How to Grow and Care for grandfather's beard

grandfather's beard · Geum triflorum
Also known as: lion's beard; old man's whiskers; prairie smoke; purple avens

Grows best in a moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion

Watering: Allow partial soil drying then deep water root ball thoroughly each cycleSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing grandfather's beard

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleAllow partial soil drying then deep water root ball thoroughly each cycle
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingDiluted alpine perennial feed monthly warm summer blooming months
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Care Tips

Grows best in a moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion

How to Water grandfather's beard?

Allow partial soil drying then deep water root ball thoroughly each cycle

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for grandfather's beard?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for grandfather's beard?

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What Soil Is Best for grandfather's beard?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for grandfather's beard?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize grandfather's beard?

Diluted alpine perennial feed monthly warm summer blooming months

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How to Prune grandfather's beard?

deadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering

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How to Propagate grandfather's beard?

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant grandfather's beard?

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How to Care for grandfather's beard in Winter?

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How to Plant grandfather's beard?

Grows best in a moist but well-drained soil, 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 grandfather's beard?

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How to Harvest grandfather's beard?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf miners, aphids and geum sawfly larvae

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The Toxicity of grandfather's beard

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Attributes of grandfather's beard

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginNorthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Geum triflorum
Genus
Geum
Family
Rosaceae
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