Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium Pratense

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Overview

The Meadow Cranesbill, or Geranium pratense, is a charming perennial with striking saucer-shaped blooms in hues of blue-violet. It flourishes 18 to 24 inches tall in full sun to partial shade. This plant boasts deeply-lobed leaves and a bushy habit, spreading up to 18 inches. Hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into fall. Its maintenance is low, appealing for borders, wildflower gardens, and as groundcover.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 3–9

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — is a charming perennial with striking saucer-shaped blooms in hues of blue-violet

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — This plant boasts deeply-lobed leaves and a bushy habit, spreading up to 18 inches

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its maintenance is low, appealing for borders, wildflower gardens, and as groundcover

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — This hardy perennial is native to Europe and Asia but has adapted well to a variety of climates

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It flourishes 18 to 24 inches tall in full sun to partial shade

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It typically reaches a mature height of about 18 to 24 inches with a spread equal to its height

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into fall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Geraniaceae

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Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — is a charming perennial with striking saucer-shaped blooms in hues of blue-violet

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — This plant boasts deeply-lobed leaves and a bushy habit, spreading up to 18 inches

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its maintenance is low, appealing for borders, wildflower gardens, and as groundcover

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — This hardy perennial is native to Europe and Asia but has adapted well to a variety of climates

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It flourishes 18 to 24 inches tall in full sun to partial shade

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It typically reaches a mature height of about 18 to 24 inches with a spread equal to its height

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into fall

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Each flower spans roughly 1.5 inches across

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — presenting five rounded petals that attract a host of pollinators

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — the Meadow Cranesbill prefers a sunny to partly shaded location with well-drained soil

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It blooms profusely in late spring to early summer

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — with some varieties offering a secondary flush of flowers in early fall if deadheaded

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It's also relatively pest and disease-resistant

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its cottage garden appeal also makes it a fitting choice for informal and naturalistic designs

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — this perennial is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — creating a diverse tapestry of textures and colors

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — including bees and butterflies.<br><br>For the client's benefit

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — perennial for full or half

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — blue and lavender and purple flowers in the garden

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — With minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a reliable and enchanting presence in your client's garden

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — perennial with blue and lavender and purple blooms

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — is a charming perennial with striking saucer-shaped blooms in hues of blue-violet; hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — This plant boasts deeply-lobed leaves and a bushy habit, spreading up to 18 inches; with minimal care, the Meadow

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It flourishes 18 to 24 inches tall in full sun to partial shade; each flower spans roughly 1.5 inches across

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