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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'

Beautiful plant. However, for me it's a negative since I am a native plant gardener and Geranium macrorrhizum is native to the South east Alps and the Balkans. If you live in the U.S. and are looking for a native ground cover, try wild ginger instead. It is deer resistant and even repels garlic mustard! http://www.prairienursery.com/store/product_plant_info_asaru...

This is a very useful ground cover that I planted on a shady, dry, steep slope. It's very attractive and low maintenance. Also, it's easy to just pull off a few pieces and start another clump or share with friends. The foliage has a wonderful spicy scent.

The macrorrhizum geranium family is high on my list of favorite plants. They spread nicely without being invasive, They make wonderful ground covers since they can be grown even in dry shade..
The numerous, delicately beautiful blossoms are held high above the foliage in June.
The aromatic foliage is a big bonus to a near perfect plant.

This plant is distinct from the type in having paler pink flowers. The leaves are bronzer in colour and are held much later. They colour much better in the autumn too.
It has the same easy going nature and is useful to smother weeds in dry shade