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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'

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Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info)
Species: macrorrhizum (mak-roh-RY-zum) (Info)
Cultivar: Bevan's Variety

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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:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
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:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

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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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	gdionelli	On Apr 27, 2007, gdionelli from Huntington, WV (Zone 6a) wrote: Lovely plant habit and flowers in spring. I had difficulty getting just the right situation - with not enough sun it blooms much less, and with too much - esp afternoon - the leaves wilt every day. I now have it where it gets morning sun and filtered afternoon sun - perfect!
Positive	Bellisgirl	On Mar 7, 2007, Bellisgirl from Spokane, WA wrote: Ive had this particular geranium for about five years. I love it! It is in partial sun and has formed a mound that is about a foot high. Requires no special care. It has small magenta flowers in the spring.
Positive	tacm	On Mar 30, 2006, tacm from Mansfield, TX wrote: In the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, this plant is evergreen, surviving temperatures below freezing. I have it in part shade and does very well, blooming in the spring. It might bloom more often in more sun, but it likes it where it is with very little supplemental watering. It is hard to find though.
Positive	PurplePansies	On May 21, 2005, PurplePansies from Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) wrote: I have fallen in love with this geranium.... pretty leaves with a nicer smell than many hardy geraniums.... very pleasent to "rub" with your fingers :) Bright pink blossoms are borne in clusters and are proceeded and followed by swollen pink buds and seedpods..... A very nice plant.... easy in part sun and shade.... recommended! :)
Positive	bugaboo22	On May 14, 2005, bugaboo22 from Hightstown, NJ (Zone 6b) wrote: Very hardy and low maintenance. Bright pink flowers in mid-Spring. I divided mine before putting them in the ground and they've tripled in size in just a couple of years. Loves their sunny location. Oh... and my dogs HATE the smell. The rabbits have been leaving them alone too.

Regional...

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

Cordele, Georgia
Amesbury, Massachusetts
Lowell, Michigan
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hightstown, New Jersey
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Mansfield, Texas
Spokane, Washington
Huntington, West Virginia
Waterloo, Wisconsin

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