2020年8月14日 · The dusky cranesbill (Geranium phaeum) not only forms flowers with a very deep purple color, but can also be planted as a decorative flower due to its pretty foliage. In some areas, this flower is also known as the “mourning widow” or “black widow”.

Tough and hardy, Geranium phaeum ‘Samobor’ (Dusky Cranesbill) is an upright perennial of great beauty with slightly reflexed, maroon flowers adorned with a white heart in late spring to early summer.

dusky cranesbill. An erect, clump-forming perennial with lobed leaves often with brownish markings, and flat, outward-facing dusky purple, lilac or white flowers 2cm wide in late spring and early summer

Geranium phaeum, commonly called dusky crane's-bill, [1] mourning widow or black widow, is a herbaceous plant species in the family Geraniaceae. [2] It is native to southern, central, and western Europe, and is cultivated as a garden subject.

The phaeums, also known as the ‘Dusky Cranesbill’ are the earliest flowering of all the Hardy Geraniums. They throw up tall stems, loaded with small flowers that offer a valuable early source of nectar for pollinators.

Dusky cranesbill, Geranium phaeum, is a fantastic cranesbill geranium, useful for growing in shade. It forms a dense, weed-suppressing matt of green, deeply lobed leaves with distinctive purple blotches around the centre, from which small, nodding, purple flowers with yellow centres appear on tall stems, from late spring to early summer.

Also known as Dusky Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium phaeum is a clump-forming perennial that features nearly black, 1" maroon blooms with white centers that sit atop upright spikes. This is a highly versatile variety that adds unique color and flair to front borders, containers, butterfly gardens, and more!

2016年6月8日 · Good choice for dry shade under trees. Type: Herbaceous perennial. Bloom: Dark purple, outward facing, ¾ inches, in late spring to early summer. Size: 18” H 24” W. Light: Full sun to part shade. Soil: Average, medium moist, well-drained; but tolerates dry soil in shade. Hardiness: Zones 5-7.

Unusual, delicate, and totally brand-new, this geranium thrives in shady gardens and is the perfect plant for ground cover. Decadent double blooms in smoky purple with vibrant green stigmas make it a real winner in my book. Sarah Raven Lifetime Guarantee: This product is covered by our lifetime guarantee for all fully hardy plants.

Five-petaled, rich purple flowers bloom profusely in the spring and continue more sporadically into the summer. Dark-green leaves are deeply lobed and veined with maroon colorings at its base. Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous.