2008 Perennial Plant of the Year

Hardiness: Zones 5-8

Light: It thrives in full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade is advisable in hot climates)

Soil: This hardy geranium prefers moist, well-draining soil.

Uses:This long-season flowering geranium may be used as a ground cover, as a border-front specimen, as a mass planting, or in a patio container.

Unique Qualities: The large violet-blue flowers with purple-violet veins and small white centers offer non-stop flowering through the growing season.