Geranium caffrum

Geranium caffrum

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Common Names

Cranesbill (english)
Makorotsoane (sesotho)

Taxonomy

Family GERANIACEAE
Genus Geranium
Species caffrum
SA Plant Number
Basionym Geranium caffrum

Description

Geranium caffrum is a very hardy, evergreen, fast-growing sprawling perennial plant that has beautiful, round leaves that are deeply cleft. The foliage is grey green, and it adds an attractive soft texture to the garden.

It bears masses of purple flowers with dark purple markings in spring and summer. It attracts insects and butterflies to the garden.

This plant is very versatile and does well planted on banks, in hanging baskets and containers.

Prune lightly after flowering. It is not fussy about soil conditions but will not tolerate wet soil. It is at its best in full sun.

Size: Up to 30cm

Wildlife

Insects and butterflies:

The flowers attracts insects and butterflies to the garden.

Uses

Distribution

KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape


Biome:
Grassland, Savanna

Natural Habitat:

Grassland, Open hillsides, Open savannah, Savannah

 

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