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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
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
I have it planted on the north side of the house, in deep shade, quite dry in the summer. It's lush, bright green, lovely ground cover - and evergreen in this spot - amazing for Colorado.
I have more growing against a southwest-facing concrete wall. It blooms best here, though by the end of summer, the leaves are crispy on the edges. It recovers and looks great through fall and vanishes in winter.
I have some also beneath aspen trees in dappled sun and quite dry. They bloom pretty well and the bright-green, fuzzy foliage looks fresh all season.
Try planting "Tiny Monster" behind macrorrhizum. The leaves contrast so well!
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!
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.
On Mar 30, 2006, tacm from Mansfield, TX (Zone 8a) 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.
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! :)
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 Elgin, Illinois Oak Park, Illinois Logansport, Indiana Amesbury, Massachusetts Lowell, Michigan Fridley, Minnesota Hightstown, New Jersey Buffalo, New York High Point, North Carolina Fairport Harbor, Ohio Butler, Pennsylvania East Norriton, Pennsylvania Mansfield, Texas Leesburg, Virginia Town And Country, Washington Huntington, West Virginia Waterloo, Wisconsin
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