A popular ground cover, Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersens Variety' features mauve buds that reveal light pink flowers, 5 petaled flowers with darker sepals in the late spring to early summer. Bright green deep-lobed leaves turn attractive shades of red and orange in the fall. Flowers give way to clusters of crimson-red berrylike deadheads. Blooms attract butterflies and are deer resistant.
A popular ground cover, Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersens Variety' features mauve buds that reveal light pink flowers, 5 petaled flowers with darker sepals in the late spring to early summer. Bright green deep-lobed leaves turn attractive shades of red and orange in the fall. Flowers give way to clusters of crimson-red berrylike deadheads. Blooms attract butterflies and are deer resistant.
Appreciates some shade in warmer climates. Tolerates full sun, drought, and humidity. Does not need to be cut back or pruned. Spreads easily by rhizomes. May self seed.
