If you are looking for a plant that brings a sophisticated, “dark and moody” texture to your garden floor, Chocolate Mint Cranesbill, or Geranium, is a true hidden gem. This hardy perennial stays nice and low, usually reaching about 8 to 12 inches tall, but it makes a big impact with its velvety, scalloped leaves that feature a striking dark purple-brown center. It absolutely thrives in our bright mountain sun but is one of those rare beauties that actually prefers a bit of afternoon dappled shade to keep its colors rich and deep. Because of its unique, minty-spiced fragrance and slightly fuzzy leaf texture, deer and rabbits generally find it unappealing and will move right along to something else. I love using this plant because it is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and provides a lush, weed-smothering carpet that stays attractive from early spring through the first hard frost.

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