Avens

Geum 'Lemon Drops' Rosaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Location

North Walk, Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Digging Dog Nursery

Description

Springing up as a chance seedling in Beth Chatto’s Essex garden, this trim perennial has soft yellow blooms and a fresh green dome of scalloped leaves. Citrus-hued sprays unveil single bell-like flowers with orange stamens and green and red calyxes that dangle from arching wine-tinged stems. Blooms May-July. 9" high x 9" wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5