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Geraniumgracile

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Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)
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Species
gracile (GRASS-uhl)
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Synonym
Geranium gracile var. glabriusculum
Geranium gracile var. trilobum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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ROSLINDALE, MA | October 2014 | neutral

Native to northeastern Turkey and the Caucasus, this strongly resembles G. nodosum, though it's taller (18-24") and hairier.

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