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    Geranium tuberosum

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Geranium tuberosum plant details

    Geranium tuberosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium tuberosum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium tuberosum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Geranium tuberosum, is native to Turkey. This plant spreads by means of underground tubers and produces clumps of beautiful, showy flowers in spring. It's among the first geraniums to bloom and is one of the few tuberous species. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Geranium tuberosum plant

    How to Grow Geranium tuberosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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