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Geranium macrorrhizum (Cranesbill, Perennial Geranium)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002546



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Geranium
Species: Geranium macrorrhizum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Fragrant
  • Ground Cover
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
Wildlife Value edit
  • Deer Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
  Cayuga Morning (1356)
toni (36069)

Plant suggested by: Cayuga Morning (1356)


Gardens Containing This Plant
 Cayuga Morning's Garden
 chris1948's Garden


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  Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote on Jun 06 2015
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This plant can make a great groundcover, about 12" high. I spreads slowly, is never invasive, and the foliage is attractive. Check out the photo of this plant taken before it set bud.

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