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Geum coccineum 'Eos'

Also Known As

Eos Avens

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Geum coccineum 'Eos' plant details

Geum coccineum 'Eos' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum coccineum 'Eos'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum coccineum 'Eos'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eos is the Greek goddess of the dawn. Everything about this geum is bright. The flowers are flaming orange and the foliage is gold. ‘Eos’ has a compact habit and is a natural for sunny containers and for the front of the border in the garden. Easy and carefree. Best foliage colour in full sun but in soils with reasonable moisture.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A nice herbaceous perennial with a compact habit. Vivid orange flowers bloom in the late spring through mid-summer over bright golden-green foliage. Great in pots and as a cut flower.

By: Garden World

Honoring the Goddess of Dawn, this sweet perennial is named for the orange flowers that vibrate against the golden foliage. A bright spot in any garden, forming a compact mound to only 6" tall x 12" wide and flowering throughout the season, especially if deadheaded regularly. For sun to part shade in rich soil with regular summer water for best performance. Frost hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Named for the Goddess of the Dawn for its foliage of bright dawn-gold and its flowers (though not profuse) of bright orange, this compact 12 incher will make a sunny statement in containers, borders, ; edges. S/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

One peek and you will see why this glowing plant was named after the goddess of the dawn. Bright orange flowers punctuate this golden statement. The compact habit makes this plant a natural for sunny containers and for the front of the border in the garden. Easy and carefree.

By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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Gardening facts about Geum coccineum 'Eos' plant

How to Grow Geum coccineum 'Eos'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-18"

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