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 Cranesbill 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
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Alpine prairies.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
