Geum sp.

Geum is a petit perennial that holds its own in almost any flower border. They are closely related to Potentilla and Fragaria. From a basal rosette of leaves, they produce flowers on wiry stalks, in shades of white, red, yellow, and orange, in midsummer.

Geum quellyon (Geum chiloense Chilean avens, or Grecian rose) is a perennial with handsome foliage with divided leaves. Evergreen in warmer climates. Double, semi-double or single flowers in bright orange, yellow and red bloom from spring into late summer.