Geranium Species, Dwarf Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium, Renard's Cranesbill
Geranium renardii
| Family: | Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | renardii (ren-AR-dee-eye) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Geranium brotherusianum |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Blue-Green
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
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 the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Roslindale, Massachusetts
Dallas, Oregon
Sherwood, Oregon
Salt Lake City, Utah
Blaine, Washington
Stanwood, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 18, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: The most widely cultivated form of this species has white flowers with radiating deep purple veins. There are cultivars and at least one hybrid with violet flowers. |
| Positive | On Nov 22, 2009, bonehead from Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) wrote: Nice foliage when out of bloom, very soft velvety leaves. |
| Neutral | On Aug 31, 2002, Baa wrote: A herbaceous perennial from the Caucasus. |
