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    Geranium robertianum

    Also Known As

    • Dragonsblood
    • Fox Geranium
    • Herb Robert
    • Red Robin
    • Red Shanks
    • Stinky Bob
    • Wild Geranium

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Geranium robertianum plant details

    Geranium robertianum is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium robertianum

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, fall color, potentially invasive, rock garden, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium robertianum

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional

    Gardening facts about Geranium robertianum plant

    How to Grow Geranium robertianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Geranium Rozanne™ PP12175

    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
    Photo of Geranium Rozanne™ PP12175 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Geranium richardsonii

    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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