Geranium magnificum
Showy Geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
This species has violet-blue flowers, and performs well in both sun or a lightly shaded spot.
The foliage turns shades of red in the fall.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
A great groundcover when planted in masses.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra), Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata), Plantain Lily (Hosta )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
