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Geranium macrorrhizum Spessart

Bigroot Geranium (Scented Cranesbill): Patent COPF

A compact carpet with aromatic leaves that turn a bronze and scarlet colour in the fall. White blooms with a hint of pink seem to float above the foliage.

  • »  White flowers with a hint of 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: Mid to late spring
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

1gal
$24.33
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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:40-45 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
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
• Spring
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart'

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.