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Geranium macrorrhizum

Bigroot Geranium (Scented Cranesbill)

Fragrant, light grayish-green leaves emit a strong, citronella scent when crushed. Clusters of erect, deep magenta-pink flowers rise slightly above the foliage.

  • »  Deep magenta-pink flowers rise slightly above the foliage
  • »  Attractive seed heads follow the flowers
  • »  Leaves are deeply lobed, mid-green and hairy
  • »  Foliage has a strong citronella scent when crushed
  • »  Forms an attractive ground cover
  • »  Foliage turns reddish-bronze in autumn
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

10cm Potted
$15.75
1gal
$24.33
Currently Not Available
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:40-45 cm
  • Spread:40-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Geranium macrorrhizum

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to dry, shady conditions. Macrorrhizum cultivars require little pruning to maintain their shape throughout the season. A light pruning may be necessary to remove flower stems. Spreads by shallow rhizomes.