Geranium incanum |
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Incana Cranesbill |
Description
Geranium incanum 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 flowerscan appear almost all year in areas of mild climates. The plant needs good drainage, and most suffer die back in cold winters. Proper growth conditions include sun with little or no summer watering.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Rockery
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Bedding, Entry, Perennial Border, Parkingstrip, Patio, Publicpark, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Massplanting, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.
