Elke bloody geranium
Geranium sanguineum 'Elke'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Elke' bloody geranium (Geranium sanguineum 'Elke') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, 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 dry to moist soil of most types. It forms a clumping, evergreen mound about 12 inches tall with purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Drought tolerance makes it an easy plant to grow.
Pairs well with Thrift, Lamb’s ear, and Jerusalem sage.