Buy Geranium macrorrhizum

Also Known As

Big Root Geranium
Bigroot Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-16"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Geranium macrorrhizum plant details

Geranium macrorrhizum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium macrorrhizum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cedar-scented, fall color, scalloped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium macrorrhizum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you have a tough spot in dryish shade where other things refuse to grow…this plant may be for you! Usually a spreading perennial, this perennial is more of an expanding clump (3') on challenging sites – pretty cedar scented lobed leaves – purple pink flowers in spring and fall on 18-20" stems – This particular plant was found in an old garden by our manager & its growth habits seem to differ from the norm…

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Gardening facts about Geranium macrorrhizum plant

How to Grow Geranium macrorrhizum

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty