Gravilat urban or clove root 50+ PCS fresh seeds, Geum urbanum

🌱 Geum urbanum — Gravilat urban or clove root

We offer 50+ fresh seeds of Geum urbanum, a perennial herbaceous plant. This species is a member of the Rosaceae family, known for its medicinal and culinary uses.

🌿 Botanical Description

Geum urbanum is a plant with a height of 30-60 cm, featuring a thick, oblique, and unbranched rhizome. The stem is erect, faceted, and softly pubescent, with a slightly branched structure. The basal leaves are long-stemmed, intermittently pinnate, and consist of three to nine roundly ovate leaflets. The stem leaves are few, short-stemmed trifoliate, with the upper three-lobed. The flowers are 1-1.5 cm in diameter, wide-open, and single, found at the ends of the stems and branches. The fruit is a dry polyhedron with a long hook-shaped nose, sessile, and shaggy.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or fall.
• Germination temperature: 10-15°C (50-59°F), germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil with good drainage.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, and fertilize lightly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Geum urbanum is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, typically found in woodland edges, hedgerows, and waste places, at elevations up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Geum urbanum has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The plant is also edible, with the leaves and flowers used in salads and as a garnish. Animals and humans distribute the seeds, which are dispersed through various means, including water and wind.

🌸 Cultivation Notes

Geum urbanum prefers partial shade to full sun and well-draining soil. It is a low-maintenance plant, but regular watering and fertilization will promote healthy growth.