Geranium sinense ‘Orion’

 

Take note, black flower lovers! This rarely found perennial species allied to G. phaeum is from China and bears umbels of small blackish-maroon inverted flowers with reflexed petals and crimson beaks in late summer and fall. The foliage is dark green and decoratively marbled. Sun or shade in any good soil but not too wet in winter.

Common Name:  Cranesbill

Family:  Geraniaceae (The Geranium Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-9

Light:  Part Sun Part Shade Full Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Black

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Burgundy

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Late Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Alpine prairies.

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