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Geranium rivulare

Also Known As

  • Geranium aconitifolium
  • Geranium sylvaticum ssp. rivulare

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-16"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Geranium rivulare plant details

Geranium rivulare is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium rivulare

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium rivulare

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

[Syn.: G.aconitifolium and G.sylvaticum ssp. rivulare] Native to Switzerland, looks like a short version of G.sylvaticum 'Album' with funnel-shaped flowers. Leaves are deeply divided and finely cut, the plant is clumping. Likes an average to moist soil.

Gardening facts about Geranium rivulare plant

How to Grow Geranium rivulare

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-32"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
  • dry when dormant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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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
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