{"product_id":"bevans-variety-cranesbill","title":"Bevan's Variety Cranesbill","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Dry-Shade Groundcover That Solves Minnesota's Toughest Spots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBevan's Variety Cranesbill (\u003cem\u003eGeranium macrorrhizum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bevan's Variety') is the answer for that dry, shady ground under mature oaks and maples where nothing else will grow. This bigroot geranium spreads into a weed-smothering carpet of aromatic, semi-evergreen leaves topped with vivid magenta-crimson flowers in late spring. It handles drought, deep root competition, and deer with ease — a true problem-solver for shaded slopes and foundation beds in Woodbury, St. Paul, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBevan's Variety Cranesbill Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagenta-crimson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — thrives in dry shade and clay-loam under trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic, semi-evergreen; red-bronze fall tints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-shade groundcover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Few plants tolerate the dry shade beneath established trees — this one thrives there, knitting into a dense weed-blocking mat. Space 18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and foundation beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading roots help hold soil on shaded banks, and the aromatic leaves keep deer and rabbits away. Pair with hostas, ferns, and barrenwort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Once rooted, it's remarkably drought-tolerant, but water it through the first season to get established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Bevan's Variety Cranesbill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth. In dry shade, mix in compost to help young roots establish. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 18 inches apart for a continuous groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Bevan's Variety Cranesbill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly — dry shade dries out fast under tree roots. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most drought-tolerant shade groundcovers — water only during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it grow in dry shade under trees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that's its specialty. It outcompetes tree roots better than almost any other perennial groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery — the aromatic foliage is strongly disliked by deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it stay green in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's semi-evergreen, holding much of its aromatic foliage and taking on red-bronze tints in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, no winter protection needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarmina Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense):\u003c\/strong\u003e A lower, rose-pink groundcover geranium for part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic shade companion with bold foliage contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrenwort (Epimedium):\u003c\/strong\u003e Another tough dry-shade groundcover for under trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315491393841,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/bevans-variety-cranesbill.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/bevans-variety-cranesbill","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}