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Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'

Also Known As

Geranium 'Whiteness'
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Mount Olympus White'
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Mount Olympus'
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness'
White Ness Cranesbill
White Ness Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' plant details

Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A smaller variety of this species…smaller light green leaves, smaller clumps and flowers, same lovely cedar scented foliage and tough constitution! Flower clusters in spring & fall are milky white. A perfect small scale ground cover for dry shade in most decent soils. Will thrive where most plants fail.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A 6” tall geranium that forms masses of pure snow white flowers in May.

By: Gossler Farms

Collected on the slopes of Mt. Olympus during a Ness Botanic Garden expedition, this relatively new choice cultivar hosts delicate pure white flowers. Long, sprightly looking yellow-tipped stamens and green calyxes distinguish the bright bountiful blooms that bring cool tranquil accents to summer borders. Compared to other macrorrhizum, ‘White Ness’ shares the same enduring constitution, though its aromatic, rounded apple green leaves are slightly smaller and its habit more compact.