Geum montanum
Alpine Avens
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Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) - Description
Geum montanum, Alpine avens, is a flowering plant species native to Europe. Geum montanum roots have been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally as tea for treatment of rheumatism, gout, infections, and fever.
Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) - Blooming
Cut away flowers to promote continued blooming into the fall. The fuzzy seed heads are also attractive, so leave a few of the spent flowers to develope into these if you wish.
Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) - Growth
Grow in sun, but it will tolerate some shade. They prefer cool summer climates, after noon shade is best with warmer summers. Division is needed in spring if plants become too crowded.
Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) - Planting
Propagate named cultivars by division in spring or fall, when dormant. Seeds of cultivars won't come true. Seeds will germinate within a week or two.
Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) - Pest
Caterpillars. Other problems include powdery and downy mildew, leaf smut, and fungal leaf spots.
Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) - Interesting facts
Some herbal remedies use Tincture of Avens as a mild sedative in their mixture.
Alpine Avens (Geum montanum) - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Good soil drainage is especially important in winter. Water once a week in summer.
