Geranium richardsonii

About
Geranium richardsonii is a species of geranium known by the common name Richardson's geranium. It is native to western North America from Alaska to New Mexico, where it can be found in a number of habitats, especially mountains and forests. This is a perennial herb varying in maximum height from 20 to 80 centimeters. The plant grows from a tough, woody taproot and older plants develop rhizomes. The leaves are up to 15 centimeters wide and are divided into generally five segments, each segment subdivided into small rounded or pointed lobes. The flower has five pointed sepals beneath five rounded petals, each one to two centimeters long. The petals are white to purple with darker purple veining. The fruit has a small body with a straight style up to 2.5 centimeters long.
- Family
- Geraniaceae
How to use it
Richardson's geranium can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It thrives in mountainous and forested areas, making it a great choice for naturalistic landscaping or as a ground cover in similar environments.
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Gardening tip
When planting Richardson's geranium, ensure you plant it at a depth that allows its tough, woody taproot to establish well. This will help the plant thrive in its preferred mountainous habitats.
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In the kitchen
Richardson's geranium is not typically eaten by humans. Instead, it plays a role in the ecosystem and is appreciated for its beauty in gardens and natural settings.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Geranium richardsonii
- Slug
- geranium-richardsonii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Genus
- Geranium
- Species
- richardsonii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5549878
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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