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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.


Height

9-12"

Spread

18-24"

Growth Habit

FILLER (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

Season of Interest

EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Early Season (March - April)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average
Moderate
Special Benefits
Ground Cover
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Bigroot Cranesbill Additional Information

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