Sticky Geranium
Geranium viscosissimum
25 seeds
Sticky Geranium is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in moist to somewhat dry open slopes in the valleys and subalpine regions. Pink to lavender flowers with dark red veins persist June-August. One touch will tell you why this plant is called “Sticky” Geranium. It is covered in glandular hairs that exude a sticky substance with a strong geranium scent. It is these secretions that allow the plant to absorb nutrients from insects trapped on the leaves’ surface, making Sticky Geranium a “protocarnivorous” plant.
The common name “Geranium” is derived from a Greek word for “crane”, referring to the long, pointed, beak-like shape of the seed pods. You may also hear geraniums referred to as “crane’s-bill"
Seed germinating information is currently unavailable for this species, though refrigeration through the winter months, and direct sowing in spring is recommended. Your input and feedback regarding successful germination techniques is welcome!
Geranium viscosissimum
25 seeds
Sticky Geranium is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in moist to somewhat dry open slopes in the valleys and subalpine regions. Pink to lavender flowers with dark red veins persist June-August. One touch will tell you why this plant is called “Sticky” Geranium. It is covered in glandular hairs that exude a sticky substance with a strong geranium scent. It is these secretions that allow the plant to absorb nutrients from insects trapped on the leaves’ surface, making Sticky Geranium a “protocarnivorous” plant.
The common name “Geranium” is derived from a Greek word for “crane”, referring to the long, pointed, beak-like shape of the seed pods. You may also hear geraniums referred to as “crane’s-bill"
Seed germinating information is currently unavailable for this species, though refrigeration through the winter months, and direct sowing in spring is recommended. Your input and feedback regarding successful germination techniques is welcome!
Geranium viscosissimum
25 seeds
Sticky Geranium is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in moist to somewhat dry open slopes in the valleys and subalpine regions. Pink to lavender flowers with dark red veins persist June-August. One touch will tell you why this plant is called “Sticky” Geranium. It is covered in glandular hairs that exude a sticky substance with a strong geranium scent. It is these secretions that allow the plant to absorb nutrients from insects trapped on the leaves’ surface, making Sticky Geranium a “protocarnivorous” plant.
The common name “Geranium” is derived from a Greek word for “crane”, referring to the long, pointed, beak-like shape of the seed pods. You may also hear geraniums referred to as “crane’s-bill"
Seed germinating information is currently unavailable for this species, though refrigeration through the winter months, and direct sowing in spring is recommended. Your input and feedback regarding successful germination techniques is welcome!