Water Avens
Geum rivale
Family: Rosaceae
Water Avens grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet rich soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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Water Avens Plant Guide
Water Avens growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist to wet rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water 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 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Water Avens (Geum rivale) is listed in the Rosaceae family and categorized as a wetland 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-2627
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant type
- Wetland perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Avens is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist to wet rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist to wet rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
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 1-2 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
- 1-2 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.