Joseph Green Hardy Geranium (Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green')
jer-AY-nee-um FAY-um 'Joseph Green'

Deciduous Perennial in the Geraniaceae Family
Experience the beauty of Joseph Green Hardy Geranium, featuring breathtaking deep purple double flowers above lush, bushy green foliage. This striking plant adds vibrant color and elegant texture to your garden all season long!

The Geranium phaeum, or 'Dusky Cranesbill,' features one of the few double-flowered varieties, showcasing a unique violet-purple hue with green flecks that create a tie-dye effect on its frilly blossoms. Thriving in sheltered locations with some summer moisture, it makes an excellent addition to woodland borders. As the earliest flowering of all Hardy Geraniums, it produces tall stems laden with small flowers that serve as a vital nectar source for pollinators. These flowers, though modest in size, are held in a way that delivers a stunning visual display in various colors, including white, royal purple, lavender, burgundy, maroon, and cerise. They adapt well to sun or shade, preferring consistently moist soil, and offer diverse foliage options, from golden variegated to dark blotched and simple green.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 18 - 30 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Consistently moist, but not wet. Water less if heavily shaded.
Zones 4a - 9b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, For a Shady Spot, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Native to Asia, Native to Europe, Naturalizing, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period May to August
Flower Color Purple
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