Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' is a hardy, semi-evergreen cranesbill grown for fragrant foliage, a tidy spreading habit, and vibrant spring color. You get an 8-12 inch mound that gradually fills in to make a low groundcover, with stems that carry deep magenta flowers above the leaves in late spring and early summer.

Plant it in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. In hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade helps the foliage look its best. Once established, this geranium is notably drought tolerant and handles dry sites better than many other hardy geraniums, making it useful where irrigation is limited.

The leaves are rounded and deeply lobed, and they release a strong, pleasant scent when brushed or crushed. As the season cools, the foliage often takes on red tones, extending interest well beyond bloom time. A light tidy-up in spring is usually all you need; you can also remove spent flower stems to keep the clump neat.

Use it to edge paths, soften the front of borders, or cover open ground in naturalized plantings. Its spreading growth is driven by thick rhizomes, so it knits into a consistent mat while staying low and easy to manage. Expect mature spread around 12-24 inches, with more coverage over time as clumps expand.

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' is hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and is generally low-maintenance. It is typically tolerant of rabbits and has few serious pest or disease issues when grown in well-drained soil.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 8-12"
• Spread: 12-24"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Rabbits
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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