{"product_id":"koi-avens","title":"Koi Avens","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Cheerful Coral Spark for Twin Cities Summer Borders\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoi Avens (\u003cem\u003eGeum coccineum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Koi') lights up early-summer gardens with warm coral-orange flowers held on wiry stems above a tidy mound of scalloped green foliage. It blooms when many perennials are just waking up, bridging the gap between spring bulbs and high summer. Whether you're edging a sunny border in Edina, filling a cottage bed in Maple Grove, or adding warm color to a Woodbury entry garden, Koi delivers weeks of cheerful blooms that early pollinators love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKoi Avens Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeum coccineum 'Koi'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–16 in. tall, 12–14 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — best in sheltered, well-drained spots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer, with scattered rebloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist, well-drained — dislikes soggy winter soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable in zone 5a; mulch in exposed zone 4b sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoi shines at the front of a sunny perennial border, along a path edge, or grouped in drifts of three to five for a ribbon of warm color. Its compact habit suits small Twin Cities yards and containers, and the long bloom stems make excellent small cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early flowers feed bees and butterflies when little else is open. Pair with catmint, salvia, and hardy geraniums for a season-long pollinator buffet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Koi Avens in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) so roots establish over a full season, or in early fall (late August–mid September). Avoid midsummer planting. Because Koi sits at the cold edge of its range here, a protected, well-drained location gives the best long-term results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Koi Avens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the width of the pot and the same depth. Loosen heavy clay and mix in 20–30% compost to improve drainage — Geum dislikes wet feet, especially in winter. Set the crown at soil level, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2 inches deep, keeping mulch off the crown. Space plants 12–14 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Koi Avens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days for the first few weeks, then taper to weekly. Stop supplemental watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; established plants prefer steady moisture but never standing water. Sharp drainage is the key to surviving Minnesota winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will Koi Avens survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is hardy to about zone 5 and reliable in warmer Twin Cities microclimates. In exposed zone 4b sites, choose a sheltered, well-drained spot and add a winter mulch layer. Soggy soil is the most common cause of winter loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother Geum foliage, a real plus in browse-prone gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral weeks in late spring to early summer, with scattered rebloom if you remove spent flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Koi forms a tidy clump. Divide every few years in spring to keep it vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Cranesbill (Geranium):\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-blooming, deer-resistant companions for sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket Flower (Gaillardia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Carries the warm orange-and-red theme into late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool blue-purple spikes that contrast with Koi's coral tones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315492245809,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/koi-avens.jpg?v=1779727881","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/koi-avens","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}