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Geranium, Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium 'Frances Grate'

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Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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ROSLINDALE, MA | October 2014 | neutral

"A hybrid between Geranium incanum and Geranium robustum; named for Frances Grate of Monterey, California. It has woody, semi-upright ste...Read More

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