The Geranium family is a huge family of garden and houseplants which have enjoyed popularity with gardeners for centuries. The word geranium comes from the Greek word for crane because geranium seedpods often resemble a bird's bill. John Gerard, the noted British gardener and writer, who published his defining work, Herball or Historie of Plantes, in 1597 described several groups of native geraniums and then mentioned a Mediterranean native, Geranium tuberosum, which had recently been introduced into Britain. Tuberosum grew hugely popular in Britain and was available in America by the 1700's. Tuberosum is a tuberous, woodland perennial groundcover with sculpted foliage. It can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil, but will grow in less rich environments. A good naturalizer. Available for Fall planting. Plant 4" deep and 4" apart.