Geranium macrorrhizum (Geraniaceae)

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Geranium macrorrhizum
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The Geranium macrorrhizum plant species is found in C. Europe. A garden escape in Britain in S. Devon. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Geranium macrorrhizum
Family:  Geraniaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Amongst limestone rocks, screes, in woods and scrub to 2100 metres[187]. Shady places, especially in mountains[50].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in dry or moist situations, in sun or light shade[187, 200]. Succeeds even in deep shade[208]. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, succeeding in any moderately fertile retentive soil[200]. Calcicole[50]. Established plants are drought resistant[190]. A very ornamental plant, there are many named varieties[187]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

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