Also known as Gesylva · Rumpled Cloverleaf · Whytsell
Geum sylvaticum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula, featuring delicate yellow flowers and serrated leaves. It thrives in woodland settings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Full Sun
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun. Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if consistently watered.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, fertile soil
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Hardy
25% intensity
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures. Tolerates frost. Protect from extreme heat.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season (spring-summer).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Geum sylvaticum regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry periods. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back the plant by about one-third after the main flowering period in late summer or early autumn.
This promotes new growth and helps the plant overwinter well.
Propagate Geum sylvaticum by dividing established clumps in early spring or autumn. Carefully separate the rhizomes, ensuring each section has roots and shoots. Replant the divisions immediately into well-prepared soil.
Seed propagation is also possible but less common for this species.
Repot Geum sylvaticum every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes pot-bound, preferably in spring. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the crown of the plant is at soil level.
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Photos of Geum Sylvaticum (Geum sylvaticum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Geum |
| Species | Geum sylvaticum |
Similar in genus Geum
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