Geranium phaeum - also known as the mourning widow, black widow, or dusky crane’s bill, is a hardy Geranium that has dark violet flowers with five petals. This flower blooms from May to August, can be grown in part to full shade, and will grow between 18 – 30 inches tall. Needs well-drained soil that is medium wet, and it’s important to note that it does not like heat or humidity. This showy purple flower attracts butterflies and bees to the garden while being resistant to deer and rabbits. It would make a good addition to any shaded garden or make a nice border. Another nice characteristic of this flower is that it is low maintenance, making this the perfect plant for the busy gardener! Don’t miss out on this flower find, it will surely add a nice pop of color to any garden! 
 
 
          7+ seed per pack   
 
 
Planting Zones: 5 – 7 
 
Part Shade to Full Shade
 
Height: 18 inches – 30 inches
 
Width: 12 inches 
 
Showy
 
Attracts Butterflies and Bees
 
Great for shaded gardens, shady borders
 
Deer and Rabbit resistant
 
Low maintenance 
 
 
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike!  There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right! 
 
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!! 
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME. 
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL. 
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!