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Geranium macrorrhizum Ingwersen's Variety

Bigroot Geranium (Scented Cranesbill)

Leaves are rounded, broadly lobed, and aromatic, sporting single, soft pink flowers with red stamens.

  • »  Very pale pink flowers with red stamens
  • »  Flowers rise slightly above foliage
  • »  Attractive, cranesbill-like 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

1gal
$24.33
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 'Ingwersen's Variety'

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.