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    Geranium phaeum

    Also Known As

    • Black Widow
    • Mourning Widow Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Geranium phaeum plant details

    Geranium phaeum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium phaeum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium phaeum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Soil needs: rich and 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 dark purple-black colour. One of the easiest cranesbills to grow.

    By: Zephs

    A good choice for areas with filtered shade, dusky cranesbill as it is commonly called, displays rich burgundy blossoms with a white eye against dark green, jaggedly lobed foliage. Plants grow to 30" tall and are generally slightly taller than wide.

    By: Native Sons

    Dark purple flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Geranium phaeum plant

    How to Grow Geranium phaeum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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