Geum triflorum
grandfather's beard
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming perennial to 45cm high with grey-green, hairy leaves divided into leaflets. Up to three flowers are borne from early summer on each wiry stem; the single, nodding, cream to purple flowers emerge from reddish-purple flushed buds and are followed by feathery seedheads
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs