
White Avens
Geum canadense
Family: Rosaceae
White Avens grows in partial shade to full sun and prefers dry to moist well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow White Avens
White Avens growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry to moist well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for White Avens as 30-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
White Avens (Geum canadense) is listed in the Rosaceae family and categorized as a herb 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 Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0631
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
White Avens is listed for partial shade to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Dry to moist well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Dry to moist well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is 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
- 30-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 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.




