Geranium Species, Pineywoods Geranium, Purple Cluster Cranesbill, Tufted Geranium
Geranium caespitosum
| Family: | Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | caespitosum (kess-pi-TOH-sum) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Geranium atropurpureum |
| Synonym: | Geranium caespitosum var. caespitosum |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
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:
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
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Patent Information:
Non-patented
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Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Flagstaff, Arizona
Harlem, Georgia
Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Oct 18, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: This is a wildflower native to the Rocky Mountain states from Nevada and Colorado south to Mexico. |
