Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green'

Geranium phaeum ‘Joseph Green’ (Cranesbill)

Geranium phaeum ‘Joseph Green’ is a compact perennial with deeply lobed, bright green, maple leaf–shaped foliage forming an upright, clumping habit with gracefully rambling stems. In spring, it produces double smoky-purple flowers with multiple green stigmas and a white eye zone.

This sterile cultivar does not self-seed, keeping it well-behaved in the garden. Tolerant of shade, it is ideal for shady borders, woodland gardens, or mixed perennial plantings.

Light: Full sun to part shade (tolerates shade)
Height: 24"
Spread: 12"
Zones: 4–8
Features: Sterile flowers · Shade tolerant · Compact, upright habit · Long-blooming · Excellent for shady borders and woodland gardens

Photo courtesy of De Vroomen