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Asked April 16, 2026, 12:53 PM EDT

Will Geum triflorum grow in our area?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Probably not well for the long term. This species is native to parts of the U.S. that are cooler (in general) and/or less humid, in drier climates than the mid-Atlantic. (In the linked map, the lime-green counties highlighted are areas where the species occurs naturally.) Some Geum species and hybrids are still sold at local garden centers, but if some of them tolerate our heavy soils and hot, humid summers decently well, we don't have a list of which particular selections those are.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 16, 2026, 3:53 PM EDT

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