Bigroot Geranium

This perennial flower forms a dense groundcover of deep green leaves. The deeply lobed leaves are sticky and aromatic. The attractive leaves are one of its best attributes. 

Five-petaled, magenta pink flowers appear from mid-spring to early summer. With regular moisture, this is a good cranesbill for use in shady gardens in Colorado Springs.

Bigroot Geranium

This perennial flower forms a dense groundcover of deep green leaves. The deeply lobed leaves are sticky and aromatic. The attractive leaves are one of its best attributes. 

Five-petaled, magenta pink flowers appear from mid-spring to early summer. With regular moisture, this is a good cranesbill for use in shady gardens in Colorado Springs.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Geranium macrorrhizum

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Pronunciation

jer-AY-nee-um mak-roh-RY-zum

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Mature Height

18 to 24 in.

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Mature Spread

24 to 36 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

pink

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Bloom time

June through early July

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

southern Europe

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Light Requirements

sun to shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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