Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell'

Also Known As

Lily Lovell Cranesbill
Lily Lovell Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' plant details

Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is a lovely, long blooming, upright cranesbill with lavender purple flowers. It is useful in part shade to full sun and provides a more vertical rather than mounding habit. Shear back or deadhead to encourage repeat bloom. Popular with bees. May self-seed lightly around the garden but easy to pull out if it pops up where you don't want it.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooms in remarkably pure violet, very unusual for this group. The flower size of over 1" is also above average. The clump of light green foliage sets the flowers off well. Tolerates dry shade.