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    Geranium phaeum var. lividum

    Also Known As

    • Black Widow
    • Dusky Cranesbill

    Plant type

    groundcover

    size

    • H: 24"-32"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Geranium phaeum var. lividum plant details

    Geranium phaeum var. lividum is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium phaeum var. lividum

    Plant type: groundcover
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 32 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium phaeum var. lividum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A clumping perennial, forming mounds of soft green 7 lobed leaves. In spring and summer long slender stems of reflexed saucer shaped flowers (2cm) of an unusual grey-mauve colour. One of the easiest cranesbills to grow.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Geranium phaeum var. lividum plant

    How to Grow Geranium phaeum var. lividum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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