Avens

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Varieties

Common Name:	Avens
Botanical Name:	*Geum canadensis*
Plant Type:	Groundcover
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5
AHS Heat Zone:	9 to 3
Light Requirements:	Full Shade; Partial Shade
Water Usage:	Low; Medium
Soil Type:	Well-Drained
Height:	10 to 12 in.
Spread:	12 in.
Season of Bloom:	April to May
Bloom Color:	White, Pale Yellow
Deciduous/Evergreen:	Evergreen
Native TX Plant:	Native
Wildlife Value:	Birds

A low-growing (10 - 12 in.), drought tolerant groundcover for shade to partial shade. Leaves are dark green with silvery veins. Flowers (pale yellow) and seeds are held well above the foliage and are very attractive. Avens needs well drained soil and will survive on natural rainfall. It will sometimes to dormant in a very hot, dry summer but will reappear in the fall rewarding us with a lush green in the depth of winter.

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