Geranium incanum |
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Description
The incanum variety is grown as a trailing or mounding perennial to a size of 1' tall, spreading by underground runners to cover relatively large areas if healthy. Its foliage has a wispy, ferny texture. The dark, rosy violet flowers bloom from spring through fall. The plant needs good drainage, full sun in coastal areas, afternoon shade in warm inland areas, and extra summer water. Trim spent blooms to prevent re-seeding.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.