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    Geranium traversii var. elegans

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Geranium traversii var. elegans plant details

    Geranium traversii var. elegans is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium traversii var. elegans

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, rock garden, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium traversii var. elegans

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small, mounding geranium from the Chatham Islands off New Zealand, this one reaches only 6" high. The silver, gray-green leaves create an attractive background for small pale pink or sometimes white flowers. Reseeds with vigor in our garden.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Geranium traversii var. elegans plant

    How to Grow Geranium traversii var. elegans

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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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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    Geranium maculatum

    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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    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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