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Geranium, Dusky Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium, Mourning Widow 'Rachel's Rhapsody'

Geraniumphaeum

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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

phaeum (FAY-um)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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neutral

negative

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coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | November 2014 | neutral

Foliage is randomly and liberally splashed with yellow.

The flowers are purple.

Found by Rachel Etheridge in the UK.

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Geranium, Dusky Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium, Mourning Widow 'Rachel's Rhapsody'

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