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Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill – Vibrant Blooms with Dark Centers

Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill: Striking Magenta Flowers

Brilliant magenta flowers with distinctive black centers bloom above lacy, dark green foliage. Foliage turns red in fall. A long-blooming, herbaceous perennial ideal for borders and rock gardens.

Plant Profile

Light: Full sun to partial sun
Moisture: Moderate
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 1–2 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

Groundcovers: Balancing Foliage and Blooms: Fixing Non-Flowering Roses and Powdery Mildew; Biokovo Cranesbill – Dwarf Groundcover for Rock Gardens; Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill – Vibrant Blooms with Dark Centers; Blue Star Juniper – Sparkling Blue Foliage Accent; Coral Beauty Cotoneaster – Red Berries & Purple Fall Color; Giant Lilyturf – Dark Green Foliage for Shade; Striped Bloody Cranesbill – Light Pink Veined Flowers; Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill: Magenta Flowers with Black Centers; Striped Bloody Cranesbill – Pink Veined Flowers & Burgundy Fall Color; Croton (Codiaeum variegatum): Care Guide for Bold, Colorful Foliage

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