water avens
Also known as: chocolate root; Indian chocolate; purple avens
A herbaceous perennial with bright green, lobed basal leaves. The flower stems and sepals are flushed with dark red, and the dusky pink or pale orange, drooping flowers appear from late spring to midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- water avens (Geum rivale)
- Genus
- Geum
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of water avens
Distribution map
Europe, Asia, America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of water avens
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water avens care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut back the old stems after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingA 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to geum sawfly and leaf miners
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