TEMPO™ Yellow Avens

TEMPO™ Yellow avens produces semi-double yellow flowers with dark edges above a dense mound of bright green leaves. The flowers rise on dark stems, giving the plant a crisp, high-contrast look through its spring display. ## Landscape Use Use it at the front of a mixed border, along edging, or in a repeated group where the yellow flowers can brighten nearby foliage. Terra Nova lists a 14-inch foliage height, 24-inch spread, and flowering stems near 20 inches, so leave enough width for the mature mound. ## Growing Conditions This selection grows in full sun or partial shade in moist, loamy soil with average garden water. The breeder lists USDA zones 5–9 and describes the plant as easy to grow. Keep the soil from drying sharply while it establishes and avoid winter waterlogging. ## Seasonal Interest Flowering runs from April through June, with green foliage forming a dense base for the dark stems and yellow blooms. Terra Nova notes that the flowers attract pollinators and that the plant’s compact habit makes it useful where a controlled clump is preferred. ## Maintenance Remove old flowering stems after the display and deadhead as desired to keep the mound tidy. Divide established clumps every few years to maintain vigor. [Terra Nova product details](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/geum-tempo-yellow/) · [RHS growing guidance for Geum](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/540215/geum-tempo-coral-tempo-series/details)