Alabama Slammer Avens
Geum ‘Alabama Slammer’ is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with medium-sized, single to semi double, gold flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), adorned with orange-red markings on their ruffled petals. Each plant may produce up to 155 flowers. Blooming profusely for 3 weeks from late spring to early summer, they rise on sparsely leafed burgundy stems, well above the fresh and lush foliage of glossy, light green leaves. Vigorous and disease resistant, Alabama Slammer belongs to the Cocktail Series.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Geum |
Common names | Avens, Geum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Geum |
Common names | Avens, Geum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Geum ‘Alabama Slammer’ (Avens) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Geum ‘Alabama Slammer’ (Avens) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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