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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'
Bigroot Cranesbill
Plant Type: Perennial
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
Deep magenta 1" flowers bloom April through July. Thick, fragrant, clump forming foliage chokes out most weeds. Semi evergreen leaves are rounded and broadly lobed. Plants spread to form an effective ground cover. Foliage looks good all season, turning red-bronze in autumn.
Height9-12" |
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Spread18-24" |
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded) |
Landscape Application:
Excellent edging or groundcover in small areas.
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' Plant Care:
Remove flower stems after flowering to improve appearance.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)
Bigroot Cranesbill Characteristics & Attributes
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Season of Interest
EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost) 
Early Season (March - April)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
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Soil Moisture Needs
Low to moderate soil moisture. 
Average
Moderate
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Special Benefits
Ground Cover
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Nature Attraction
Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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Bigroot Cranesbill Additional Information
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