Uses
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Geranium macrorrhizum.
Material uses
The very aromatic leaves have been used in the past as a source of geranium oil
[1]. They are used in pot-pourri and perfumery
[2].
A good dense ground cover plant
[3][4]. A very effective weed smotherer
[1][5]. Plants grow rampantly, rooting as they spread
[6]. They should be spaced about 60cm apart each way
[6].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Soil surface
Ecological Functions
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, virtually every bit of a divided plant, whether it has roots or not, will grow away and produce roots
[5]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
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Cultivation
Easily grown in dry or moist situations, in sun or light shade
[1][4]. Succeeds even in deep shade
[6]. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, succeeding in any moderately fertile retentive soil
[4]. Calcicole
[8]. Established plants are drought resistant
[5].
A very ornamental plant, there are many named varieties[1].
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits
[9].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Geranium macrorrhizum. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Geranium macrorrhizum.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Geranium macrorrhizum
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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References
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? 1.01.11.21.31.4 Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Perennials Volumes 1 and 2. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30936-9 (1991-00-00)
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? 2.02.1 Phillips. R. & Foy. N. Herbs Pan Books Ltd. London. ISBN 0-330-30725-8 (1990-00-00)
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? 3.03.1 Royal Horticultural Society. Ground Cover Plants. Cassells. ISBN 0-304-31089-1 (1989-00-00)
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? 4.04.14.24.34.4 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
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? 5.05.15.25.3 Chatto. B. The Dry Garden. Dent ISBN 0460045512 (1982-00-00)
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? 6.06.16.26.3 Thomas. G. S. Plants for Ground Cover J. M. Dent & Sons ISBN 0-460-12609-1 (1990-00-00)
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? 7.07.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
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? 8.08.1 ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press (1964-00-00)
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? Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. ISBN 0 460 86048 8 (1990-00-00)
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