Geranium pratense L. var. erianthum (DC.) B. Boivin

Scientific Name: Geranium pratense L. var. erianthum (DC.) B. Boivin


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Geraniales / Geraniaceae / Geranium L./ Geranium pratense L. var. erianthum (DC.) B. Boivin

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General Information
Usda SymbolGEPRE
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsGEPRE

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Geranium pratense L. var. erianthum (DC.) B. Boivin.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-20
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim20000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5120
Precipitation, Maximum276
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatLow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Seed per Pound99792
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by SeedYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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