Botanical Name: Geranium pratense
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Common Name: Meadow Cranesbill  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Violet

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom

  • Description

  • Notes

This species of perennial geranium is taller than the typical cranesbill, growing 24 to 30 inches in height, with an equal spread. It has a floppy habit, and so staking may be required if a more upright appearance is desired (or plant it next to taller, stiffer perennials like dwarf fescue or tall sedum). Leaves are green, large, and palmately lobed, with a lovely fall color. flowers occur late spring to early summer, and color depends on the cultivar.
Grow in loamy, well drained soil in full sun to light shade, though too much shade or water will cause it to be sort of floppy and scraggish. Adaptable to soil types and pH.