Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Geranium phaeum
Family: Geraniaceae
(P) to 2′. Mourning Widow. Europe. Essential “mood” plant for the colour-themed garden. Distinctive, dark purple to almost black flowers with a delicate, pale white centre ring. The nodding, reflexed blooms appear from late spring to summer over soft green, deeply toothed, seven to nine-lobed leaves often marked with maroon or reddish spots. Forms a large sturdy clump with a woody rhizome. Self-sows nicely when happy. Sun/partial shade. 3 & T1
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