Water Avens (Geum rivale)
Geum rivale, commonly known as Water Avens, is a charming native perennial found in moist woodlands, wet meadows, and along streams in Illinois. It thrives in rich, damp soils and partial shade.
This plant features nodding, bell-shaped flowers with pinkish to purplish sepals and soft orange petals, blooming from late spring to early summer. Its fuzzy, dark red stems and distinctive seed heads add seasonal interest. Water avens attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while supporting local ecosystems.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Geum rivale is a unique and beautiful addition to rain gardens, shaded borders, and wetland restorations.
Geum rivale, commonly known as Water Avens, is a charming native perennial found in moist woodlands, wet meadows, and along streams in Illinois. It thrives in rich, damp soils and partial shade.
This plant features nodding, bell-shaped flowers with pinkish to purplish sepals and soft orange petals, blooming from late spring to early summer. Its fuzzy, dark red stems and distinctive seed heads add seasonal interest. Water avens attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while supporting local ecosystems.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Geum rivale is a unique and beautiful addition to rain gardens, shaded borders, and wetland restorations.
Geum rivale, commonly known as Water Avens, is a charming native perennial found in moist woodlands, wet meadows, and along streams in Illinois. It thrives in rich, damp soils and partial shade.
This plant features nodding, bell-shaped flowers with pinkish to purplish sepals and soft orange petals, blooming from late spring to early summer. Its fuzzy, dark red stems and distinctive seed heads add seasonal interest. Water avens attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while supporting local ecosystems.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Geum rivale is a unique and beautiful addition to rain gardens, shaded borders, and wetland restorations.
Bloom: late spring to mid-summer
Habitats: bogs; marshes; soggy meadows
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: chalk; loam; sand