Avens Plant

Plant Name: Avens (Geum urbanum)

Also known as Herb Bennett

Availability: All Year Round

Pot Size: 1L

Benefits: Avens offers several benefits. It is a hardy perennial plant with attractive foliage and colorful flowers, making it a popular choice for ornamental gardens. Avens flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to garden biodiversity. Additionally, various parts of the avens plant have been used in herbal medicine for their astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, with traditional uses including treating digestive issues, sore throats, and skin conditions.

Growing Conditions:

• Season: Avens can be planted in early spring or autumn.

• Soil: Avens prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

• Watering: Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogged conditions.

• Position: Avens thrives in partial shade to full sun, although it can tolerate some shade.

• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and flowering.

Growing Tips: Avens is a relatively low-maintenance plant once established. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the blooming period and promote continuous flowering. Divide overcrowded clumps every few years to rejuvenate the plant and maintain its vigor. Be mindful of its spreading habit and monitor its growth to prevent it from overtaking other plants in the garden.