Geranium Species, Hardy Geranium
Geraniumgracile

Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)
Species: gracile (GRASS-uhl)

Synonym:Geranium gracile var. glabriusculum

Synonym:Geranium gracile var. trilobum

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

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