Boom Chocolatta hardy geranium
Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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'Boom Chocolatta' hardy geranium (Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta') is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It blooms from early to late summer and attracts butterflies and bees. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. This geranium also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Aurea tufted sedge, and Prinzessin Victoria Louise oriental poppy.