Geranium phaeum 'Purpureum'

Mourning Widow Cranesbill, Black Widow, Geranium, Mourning Widow

Family: Geraniaceae Geranium


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, specimen
Height n/a
Spread 12" to 16" / 30cm to 40cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage