Largeleaf Avens

Geum macrophyllum

Mostly basal palmate leaves with toothed edge, with smaller leaves along stems and nickel to quarter sized yellow five petalled flowers from terminal stems.

Plant Description

A delicate-looking perennial with fuzzy, elongated leaves. Dainty 5-petaled yellow flowers are borne at the end of slender stalks. Blooms May-June and tolerates seasonal flooding, shade, sun, and drought. Provides a nice counterpoint to camas.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Forest edges Forests Prairies Riparian areas Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Good for rock garden Good for shady woodland garden Good groundcover
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	6-28"