Silverleaf Geranium (Kalwerbossie Geranium)
Pelargonium sidoides
Loose clusters of deep burgundy flowers appear on wiry stems above the silken silver-green leaves. This dramatic color combination is a standout in mixed containers and dry perennial borders. Evergreen above 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Forms a tight mound 12 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Late spring, early summer and fall |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 2189 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
Loose clusters of deep burgundy flowers appear on wiry stems above the silken silver-green leaves. This dramatic color combination is a standout in mixed containers and dry perennial borders. Evergreen above 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Forms a tight mound 12 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Late spring, early summer and fall |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 2189 |
