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Hardy Geranium

Scientific name: Geranium spp. 'Dilys'
Taxonomy
Family:Geraniaceae
Type:Groundcovers Herbaceus
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to July
Bloom Color:Pink
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Very low spreading hardy geranium with deeply cut almost leathery foliage. Bright pink blooms with dark purple veins. It is often known in the trade as Cranesbill Geranium.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous ground cover grows to a foot in height and 3 feet in spread. It maintains a clump forming habit over time. Deeply cut leaves are divided into 5-7 wedge-shaped divisions. It will spread by runners that can cover 2 feet in a season.

Flowering takes place from June through July.

  Adaptation:
Select site with partial shade to full sun for this plant. After it has finished blooming it can be cut back to encourage re-growth and some subsequent flowering in the fall.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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