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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 ground cover in shaded areas with dry soil.
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 ground cover |
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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Native Trivia Shelter, along with water, food and nesting places are the four essential elements for wildlife habitat. You can provide all of these by planting native plants in your yard and community. |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9 |
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 "Clump forming plants like this provide shelter for all types of small animals such as chimpmunks, like me." |
Characteristics & Attributes
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