Photo of Geum 'Dark and Stormy' flower by Avant Gardens

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Geum 'Dark and Stormy'

Also Known As

  • Dark and Stormy Avens

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 15"-20"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' plant details

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum 'Dark and Stormy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum 'Dark and Stormy'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Brent Horvath's Cocktail Series of Geum. Red-orange blossoms fade to lighter orange on 18" burgundy tinted stems. Flowers are freely produced in late may through June. Image courtesy of Intrinsic Perennials.

Gardening facts about Geum 'Dark and Stormy' plant

How to Grow Geum 'Dark and Stormy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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