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Geranium macrorrhizum

 
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Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info)
Species: macrorrhizum (mak-roh-RY-zum) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Aromatic
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

5 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ifonly On Jun 20, 2008, ifonly from Brookfield, CT wrote:

This is an incredible spreader - 3 small plants merged into a 7 foot clump. Very tidy leaves & many blooms. Easily pulled to control.

Unfortunately, voles attacked it last year, leaving big hole in center which I suspect will fill in before long.

Positive Pyrola5 On Mar 7, 2005, Pyrola5 from Bradford, PA
(Zone 5a) wrote:

I have several and like them very much. I have found that my neighbor's rabbits also like them. I hope this year I can find a way to protect them. Last year just as they were blooming, they got munched nearly to the ground.

Positive northgrass On Mar 6, 2005, northgrass from West Chazy, NY
(Zone 4b) wrote:

The macrorrhizum geranium family is high on my list of favorite plants. They spread nicely without being invasive. The many delicately beautiful blossoms are held high above the foliage in June.
They can be grown anywhere it seems, even in shady dry areas.
A big bonus is the aromatic foliage, I heard is said that it is used in Woodland scented perfumes.

Positive bmuller On May 3, 2002, bmuller from Albuquerque, NM
(Zone 7a) wrote:

I have found this plant pleasant and useful to grow in dry shade. It is hardy, beautiful in spring (flowering) and fall (with its colorful leaves), and fragrant of leaf.

Positive Lilith On May 2, 2002, Lilith from Durham
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a) wrote:

This Geranium is not related to the annual bedding or container plant known by the common name geranium (Pelargonium spp.). This perennial Geranium is mounded in form with scented leaves. It is rhizomatous. Flowers are in clusters. Seedheads are pinkish-brown. Fall colors are a combination of red, rust, gold, purple or orange.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Fremont, California
Brookfield, Connecticut
Millersville, Maryland
Northfield, Massachusetts
Spokane, Washington



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