Geranium tuberosum [dark form]
Also Known As
- Cranesbill
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 9"-12"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Geranium tuberosum [dark form] plant details
Geranium tuberosum [dark form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium tuberosum [dark form]
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: geraniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, summer dormant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium tuberosum [dark form]
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Geranium tuberosum [dark form] plant
How to Grow Geranium tuberosum [dark form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
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
aka Richardson's Geranium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-32"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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
aka Black Widow, Mourning Widow Geranium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 18"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - occasional
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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