Geranium Bevans is an attractive perennial valued for its vivid magenta pink blooms and aromatic foliage. Forms dense groundcover that helps suppress weeds while adding vibrant spring color and texture to naturalized areas.
Height & Spread: 1 - 2 ft x 1 - 1.5 ft
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist well drained
Watering Needs: Moderate
Deer Resistance: Yes
NATIVE STATUS
Not native to North America but it integrates well into native inspired landscapes and supports early season pollinators without being invasive.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Bumblebees and early native solitary species are attracted to the nectar rich blooms in late spring.
Butterflies
- Painted Ladies and Common Blues use it as an early nectar source especially in shaded gardens.
Other Insects
- Low foliage structure offers shelter and cover for beneficial insects like ground beetles and hoverflies.
SPACING & LANDSCAPE USE
Spacing Recommendations
- Plant 12 - 18 in apart to allow even ground coverage without overcrowding.
Landscape Placement
- Useful along shady walkways and in naturalized areas needing weed suppression with seasonal color.
COMPANION PLANTS
- Hosta sieboldiana (Hosta) - has broad textured leaves that offer a bold contrast to the airy flowers of Geranium Bevans.
- Brunnera macrophylla (False Forget Me Not) - adds cool blue spring flowers and heart shaped foliage that echo the woodland theme.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - provides delicate blooms and a clumping habit that complements the spreading nature of Geranium Bevans.
- Carex pennsylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) - introduces soft fine foliage and functions as a textural ground layer in shaded sites.
- Polygonatum biflorum (Solomon’s Seal) - contributes elegant arching stems and spring flowers that blend well in layered shade compositions.