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Geranium richardsonii
Also Known As
- Richardson's Geranium
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-32"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Geranium richardsonii plant details
Geranium richardsonii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium richardsonii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: geraniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 32 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium richardsonii
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Geranium richardsonii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Geranium richardsonii plant
How to Grow Geranium richardsonii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
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Width: 24"-48"
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- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 18"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones
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