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    • Photo of Geranium macrorrhizum flower, foliage by Secret Garden Growers

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    Also Known As

    • Big Root Geranium
    • Bigroot Cranesbill

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-16"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    3.5 inch pot | $15

    Ships USPS, based on weight/location

    Fewer than 19 at Secret Garden Growers

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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…

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium Rozanne™ PP12175 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8"-32"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Geranium richardsonii flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Geranium maculatum close-up, flower by H. Zell
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    Geranium phaeum

    aka Black Widow, Mourning Widow Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Geranium phaeum flower by Teun Spaans
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    Geranium 'Elke'

    aka Geranium sanguineum 'Elke', Elke Bloody Cranesbill

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium 'Elke' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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