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Geranium libani

 
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Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info)
Species: libani (LIB-an-ee) (Info)

Synonym:Geranium libanoticum

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive penny4 On May 15, 2002, penny4 from Salem, OR (Zone 8a) wrote:

This tuberous type of Geranium is also summer dormant. Rare. Plant is a mounding type with flower stems that stretch up 10 - 18" above the leaves. Flowers in cluster at the end of each stem. Hardy and drought tolerant. Gives a good show early on, with bright blue/lavender blooms, that lighten to lavender. This plant becomes quiet throughout the rest of the spring and summer, generally covered with neighboring plants. In zone 8, the leaves are visible all year, and are semi-evergreen. I have only had it one year and I have little info on propagation, etc.



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