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Geranium, Dusky Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium, Mourning Widow 'Connie Broe'

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

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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

Dark Purple/Black

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Geranium, Dusky Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium, Mourning Widow 'Connie Broe'

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