Botanical Name: Geranium incanum
Common Name: No common name Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, mounding groundcover with fine-textured foliage and a soft-looking habit; flowers freely along growing stems; very aggressive Height to 1' Spread indefinite Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; prefers warm conditions Soil tolerates any soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost: zones 14-24 Morphology: Leaves very finely palmatifid; leaves to 2" across, blade segments less than 1/16" across; green above, white-hairy beneath Flowers magenta flowers in summer through fall; flowers form in loose umbels; individual blossoms to 1/2" across Fruit small capsule with few seeds Propagation: seed, stem cuttings Usage: use as an aggressive groundcover in warm sunny beds; good in open areas; can over-run other perennials and annuals; use with caution; fine foliage and regular blooming make this a good groundcover for large areas Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning shear back every 2 years to keep neat Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Geraniaceae Notes: |
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