Geranium erianthum Wooly geranium (Geraniaceae)

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Geranium erianthum
Wooly geranium
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The Geranium erianthum plant species is found in Northwestern N. America to E. Asia. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wooly geranium.

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Latin Name:  Geranium erianthum
Common Name:  Wooly geranium
Family:  Geraniaceae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sub-alpine meadows and scrub, also on grassy slopes near the sea[187]. Woods and meadows from low elevations to fairly high elevations in the mountains[204].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately fertile retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Tolerates a range of soil types[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

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