Botanical Name: Geranium macrorrhizum
Common Name: Cranesbill Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Low, spreading, trailing perennial with upright foliage and pink flowers held near leaves; fills to form a solid mat which can choke out small plants and resists weed growth Height 8-10" Spread 3-4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves 5 to 7 lobed, palmately divided leaves to 2" across, fragrant (pungent) and turning bronzy-red in fall and winter Flowers magenta flowers solitary or in small clusters, 1/2" across usually held only slightly above foliage; blooms spring through fall Fruit long pointed capsule resembling a bird’s beak Propagation: division, stem cuttings Usage: attractive groundcover used for flowers and foliage, fall color adds extra interest; good in fairly small scale areas, can invade other plants if not contained Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering; not especially drought tolerant Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning control size and deadhead regularly to prolong bloom Pests/Diseases none Origin: Europe Family: Geraniaceae Notes: |
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