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Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'
Cranesbill
Bold red-brown foliage keeps its color all season long. Pale pink flowers stand out against the handsome leaves in spring. This is a good groundcover in shaded areas with dry soil. Attracts native bees, butterflies, skippers and chipmunks love the seed.
Benefits
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Good source of early season nectar for butterflies and native bees |
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Provides cover for wildlife, especially toads |
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Will grow in dry shade under hardwood trees |
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Foliage holds its chocolate color all season |
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Excellent groundcover |
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Does well in a variety of soil types, including dry soils. Will naturalize by self-seeding in optimum growing conditions. If foliage declines during a hot dry summer, cut plants back lightly.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Native Range
Woods and clearings; Maine to Manitoba south to northeastern Oklahoma and South Carolina.
Native Trivia
Shelter, along with water, food and nesting places are the four essential elements for wildlife habitat. You can provide food, nesting and cover for wildlife by planting native plants.
"Clump forming plants like this provide shelter for all types of small animals such as chimpmunks, like me."
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Good Companions
Southern Bush Honeysuckle
(Diervilla sessilifolia)
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Characteristics & Attributes
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