Avens (Geum)
Avens (Geum): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Avens, Geum, is a genus of perennial plants in the rose family. Garden geums include several species and many hybrid selections. They are often recognised by a low clump of leaves and slender stems carrying flowers above the foliage. Their appearance combines a relatively dense leafy base with an airy flowering display.The basal leaves form a rosette and have lobes or leaflets of unequal sizes, with toothed edges. They may be hairy and retain part of their presence through winter, depending on type and climate. The foliage is generally green. The divisions often follow a central axis, with smaller sections at the sides and a larger terminal section. This structure gives the leaves their uneven outline.Flowers of garden selections often open into a cup or saucer shape, sometimes recalling small buttercups. Single flowers display a clearly visible centre of stamens. Other selections are semi-double or double, with additional petals. Common…
