Alpine Avens
Geum montanum
Family: Rosaceae
Alpine Avens grows in full sun and prefers rocky well-drained alpine soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow Alpine Avens
Alpine Avens growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rocky well-drained alpine soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Alpine Avens as 21-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface to 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) is listed in the Rosaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2517
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Alpine Avens is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Rocky well-drained alpine soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rocky well-drained alpine soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface to 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- Surface to 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.