Description

Hardy geraniums are rhizomatous perennials that spread to form a wide clump. Dark green leaves are deeply divided and form an attractive foliage mat. Cheerful upward-facing flowers with contrasting darker veins can brighten that shady corner and your day. Prefers moist, humusy, well-drained soils. Intolerant of drought. Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. May self-seed, but flower color of cultivars does not reliably come true from seed. ‘Kashmir Purple’ has heavily veined, deep purple flowers with a shimmer of blue or mauve. Height: 1-2 ft. Spread: 1-2 ft. Family: Geraniaceae Bloom time: June to July Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium Naturalize According to Rutgers University, geraniums are “seldom severely damaged” by deer. photo credit: Amanda Slater