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    Geranium phaeum 'Darkest of All'

    Also Known As

    • Darkest of All Mourning Widow Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 20"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Geranium phaeum 'Darkest of All' plant details

    Geranium phaeum 'Darkest of All' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring black and burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium phaeum 'Darkest of All'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 IN tall
    Flowers: black and burgundy blooms in spring
    Uses: long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium phaeum 'Darkest of All'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This mourning geranium has deep purple flowers on 18” stems. The deep green foliage makes a good backdrop for the small purple flowers.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Geranium phaeum 'Darkest of All' plant

    How to Grow Geranium phaeum 'Darkest of All'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Scientific Name: Geranium 'Gerwat'

    aka Geranium 'Rozanne', Geranium 'Rozannie', Rozanne Hardy Geranium, Rozanne's Cranesbill

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    aka Richardson's Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    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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    aka Spotted Cranesbill, Wild Cranesbill, Wild Geranium, Wood Geranium

    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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    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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