Geranium Species, Carpet Geranium, Hardy Geranium
Geranium incanum
| Family: | Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | incanum (in-KAN-num) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Geranium caffroides |
| Synonym: | Geranium elongatum |
Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Fremont, California
Long Beach, California
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
San Jose, California(2 reports)
Sierra Madre, California
Soquel, California
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 8, 2013, lancer23 from San Francisco, CA wrote: Great neat mount of ferny foliage. The best ground cover that tend to be tender in the winter. Mine have died back a lot in the frost, so I just propagate new plants every yrs so I won't loose it. Its more frost tender then most geraniums. It only spread through roots coming out from the stem, and I find it not easy to start from seeds. Best propagation method is by cuttings and still not as easy as most geraniums. Looks fantasy in alpine rock gardens and shady areas. |
| Negative | On Mar 8, 2007, Tourmaline from San Jose, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: This plant has turned into a weed in my yard. Three years ago we landscaped a new area. One of the employees for the contractor suggested that we plant a few of this lovely easy-to-grow plant. Halfway through the summer here in San Jose it mildewed. I pulled the plants out, but the next year I had seedlings scattered over half my yard. I had no idea that the plant needed to be trimmed after blooming. |
| Neutral | On May 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: This is a tender South African plant that forms bushy 10 inches tall mats of delicate wiry leaves and pale mauve flowers that appear from spring to fall. Trim plants after bloom flush to prevent seeding. Cut to the ground every other year to tidy up the clumps. |
