Three Flowered Avens – 1Gallon

Plant Overview

Three Flowered Avens is a charming native wildflower that adds a delightful touch of whimsy to any garden setting. With its nodding yellow blooms and feathery seed heads, this perennial creates visual interest throughout multiple seasons. The plants clumping habit and manageable size make it perfect for rock gardens, borders, or naturalized areas.

Plant Information

• Latin Name: Geum triflorum
• Common Name: Three Flowered Avens, Prairie Smoke
• Watering Requirements: Medium
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Conditions: Well-draining, average to sandy soils
• Mature Plant Height: 12-18 inches
• Mature Plant Width: 12-18 inches

Plant Care

Three Flowered Avens is remarkably low-maintenance once established. Regular watering during the first growing season helps develop a strong root system. Deadheading spent blooms encourages prolonged flowering, though many gardeners leave the distinctive seed heads for winter interest. The plant benefits from division every 3-4 years to maintain vigor and prevent center die-out.

This hardy perennial shows excellent resistance to deer and rabbits, making it an ideal choice for gardens in wildlife-prone areas. It requires minimal fertilization and typically only needs a light application of compost in early spring. Winter protection is unnecessary as the plant is extremely cold-hardy.

Planting Instructions

Plant Three Flowered Avens in spring or early fall, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Remove the plant from its container and gently loosen the roots if pot-bound. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface.

Backfill with soil, firming gently to eliminate air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a 2-inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the crown to prevent rot. Maintain consistent moisture for the first few weeks until new growth appears.

For container growing, select a pot with adequate drainage holes and use a well-draining potting mix. The container should be at least 12 inches deep to accommodate the root system.

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