Geum 'Red Dragon' (Geum quellyon, syn. G. chiloense) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Cultivar (species native to Chile) • USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to summer, often reblooming • Colors: Vivid scarlet-red • Flower Type: Semi-double ruffled flowers on wiry stems above a leafy rosette • Bloom Period: May-July, again in September☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part sun • Water: Moderate — keep evenly moist • Soil: Moist but well-draining; avoid soggy winter soil • Spacing: 15-18 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Minor seed value • Native Bees: Moderate — bees work the open flowers • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Supports hoverflies🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back winter-worn leaves; divide every 3-4 years • Summer: Deadhead to encourage a second flush; do not let it dry out • Fall: Enjoy the fall rebloom; tidy foliage • Winter: Fully hardy; keep crown from sitting wet🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Catmint Salvia Heuchera Columbine ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Brilliant scarlet flowers on airy stems • Long bloom with a reliable fall rebloom • Excellent cut flower • Tidy evergreen-ish foliage rosette • Deer tend to leave it alone
