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Description
Geranium Maculatum Espresso is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Geraniaceae. It is a hybrid cultivar of Geranium Maculatum and is commonly known as Wild Geranium. The plant has a clumping habit and can grow up to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide. It blooms in late spring to early summer, producing pinkish-purple flowers with dark veins that attract bees and butterflies. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a dark green color.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Angiosperms |
| Class | Eudicots |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Species | Geranium Maculatum |
Appearance
Geranium Maculatum Espresso has a compact growth habit and can reach up to 18 inches in height and 24 inches in width. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a dark green color that contrasts beautifully with the pinkish-purple flowers. The flowers have five petals and are about one inch in diameter. They bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. The plant is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance.
Care Guide
Geranium Maculatum Espresso is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance. Here are some care tips:- Water: The plant prefers well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, especially during hot and dry weather.- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer to promote growth and blooming.- Soil: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.- Sunlight: The plant prefers partial shade to full sun but can tolerate some shade.- Hardiness Zones: Geranium Maculatum Espresso is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Geranium Maculatum Espresso is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot. These diseases can be prevented by ensuring good air circulation around the plant and avoiding overhead watering. Spider mites and aphids can also infest the plant, but they can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Habitat
Geranium Maculatum Espresso is native to North America and can be found growing in woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks. It prefers moist soils and partial shade but can tolerate some sun.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Geranium Maculatum Espresso a sun-loving plant?
A: Geranium Maculatum Espresso prefers partial shade to full sun but can tolerate some shade.Q: What is the blooming season of Geranium Maculatum Espresso?
A: Geranium Maculatum Espresso blooms in late spring to early summer.Q: Is Geranium Maculatum Espresso a low maintenance plant?
A: Yes, Geranium Maculatum Espresso is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance.Q: What are the common pests and diseases that can infest Geranium Maculatum Espresso?
A: Geranium Maculatum Espresso can be susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, spider mites, and aphids.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Geranium Maculatum Espresso:- Geranium Maculatum- Geranium Rozanne- Geranium sanguineum- Geranium x cantabrigiense- Geranium pratense
References
– Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Geranium maculatum ‘Espresso’. Retrieved from http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=282934&isprofile=0&- The Spruce. (2020). How to Grow and Care for Geraniums. Retrieved from https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-and-care-for-geraniums-1402629- University of Wisconsin-Madison. (n.d.). Wild Geranium. Retrieved from https://wimastergardener.org/article/wild-geranium-geranium-maculatum/
