Geranium Species, Carpet Geranium, Hardy Geranium

Great neat mount of ferny foliage. The best ground cover that tend to be tender in the winter. Mine have died back a lot in the frost, ...Read Moreso I just propagate new plants every yrs so I won't loose it. Its more frost tender then most geraniums. It only spread through roots coming out from the stem, and I find it not easy to start from seeds. Best propagation method is by cuttings and still not as easy as most geraniums. Looks fantasy in alpine rock gardens and shady areas.

This plant has turned into a weed in my yard. Three years ago we landscaped a new area. One of the employees for the contractor suggest...Read Moreed that we plant a few of this lovely easy-to-grow plant. Halfway through the summer here in San Jose it mildewed. I pulled the plants out, but the next year I had seedlings scattered over half my yard. I had no idea that the plant needed to be trimmed after blooming.

It has carrot-like roots that seem happiest growing next to desireable plants or groundcover--thus making it necessary to hand pull the devilish little seedlings.

This is a tender South African plant that forms bushy 10 inches tall mats of delicate wiry leaves and pale mauve flowers that appear from...Read More spring to fall. Trim plants after bloom flush to prevent seeding. Cut to the ground every other year to tidy up the clumps.