Geum rivale (Water Avens)

Geum rivale

Quick Facts:

    Common Names: water avens, purple avens
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 2 - 6
    Type: Forb

Geum rivale, or water avens, is native to the top tier of northern states across the US, as well as into the rockies in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. It grows typically in wet situations, like bogs, fens and wetlands, though it will also grow with seeming ease in regular garden soil.

In our yard, this grows in the Fen.

Our growing score: 4

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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