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(Geranium ×oxonianum)
Oxford Geranium (Geranium ×oxonianum)
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Stephen James McWilliam
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Photo by: Stephen James McWilliam | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Stephen James McWilliam | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-06-13T16:18:26-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for McHenry, Illinois
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 22" - 72" | 36" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 62°F - 87°F | 84°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 3°F - 42°F | 11°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Geranium ×oxonianum, commonly known as Oxford Geranium, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including woodland edges, grasslands, and rocky areas in Western Europe. It typically grows to 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) tall with a spread of 1 meter (3.3 feet). Oxford Geranium has a mounding habit with round, palmate leaves that are often deeply lobed and may feature marbled or veined patterns. The flowers are showy, veined, and come in various shades of pink, blooming from late spring to early summer. The plant is valued for its extended flowering period and its ability to fill in spaces as ground cover.
Oxford Geranium is appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its use as ground cover, in borders, and in cottage gardens. It thrives in full sun to part shade, prefers well-drained soil, and requires moderate watering. While it is generally easy to grow, it can be potentially invasive outside its native range due to its robust spreading habit. Gardeners should be cautious and check local guidelines before planting to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Oxford Geranium is appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its use as ground cover, in borders, and in cottage gardens. It thrives in full sun to part shade, prefers well-drained soil, and requires moderate watering. While it is generally easy to grow, it can be potentially invasive outside its native range due to its robust spreading habit. Gardeners should be cautious and check local guidelines before planting to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen, Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
native to a variety of habitats including woodland edges, grasslands, and rocky areas in Western Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Druce’s Crane’s-Bill, Cranesbill, Kronnäva
Scientific Names: Geranium ×oxonianum, Geranium ×oxonianum f. thurstonianum, Geranium endressii var. thurstonianum
GBIF Accepted Name: Geranium ×oxonianum P.F.Yeo