Geum Roots - Totally Tangerine
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly border color.
These apricot-orange blooms are the ultimate low-effort way to inject high-impact color into a garden border. While they lack the dramatic height of larger perennials, their tidy, deer-resistant habit and relentless blooming season make them an essential workhorse for any pollinator-friendly landscape.
$22.49
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color throughout the warmer months
- Busy homeowners wanting a tidy, low-maintenance perennial anchor
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local pollinators and wildlife
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with extreme heat and high humidity
- Homeowners with heavy clay or poorly draining soil conditions
- Beginners preferring the ease of pre-established potted plants
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from late spring through midsummer.
Pollinator Impact
High-nectar blooms act as a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Maintenance Effort
Hardy perennial habit requires minimal intervention once established in the garden.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, protecting your landscape investment from browsing.
Growth Habit
Tidy clumping structure keeps borders looking neat without excessive spreading.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, mixed beds, or as a cut flower.
Key Specs
Seed Type
Root
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
20 to 25 inches
Plant Spacing
18 inches
Planting Depth
1 inch below soil line (crown)
Hardiness Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Coverage (2 Roots)
Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Early Summer
Planting Season
Spring
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