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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'

Big Root Geranium

Native to S Europe and the SE Alps (selection)


A low maintenance rhizomatous drought tolerant ground cover for full sun to part shade in dry to medium soil.  Flowers pink in May to June and is animal resistant. This selection is more tolerant of hot humid summers.  


Height:

12-18 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Spacing:

18-24 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Bloom Color:

Light Pink

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators
  • Hummingbirds

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Attributes

  • Naturalizing
  • Long Blooming
  • Interesting Foliage
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden
  • Reblooming

Deer Resistant

  • Deer Resistant

Flowering Months

  • June
  • May

Foliage Color

  • Green

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Juglans nigra Tolerance (Black Walnut)

  • Yes

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Dry to Moist