Perennial – Avens ‘Fiesta’

Avens ‘Fiesta’

Botanical name: geum ‘fiesta’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 18 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow, orange, red 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: flower garden, edging, container plant 

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose plant food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: catmint, yarrow, foxglove

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no