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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 3–9Type Perennial
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — is a charming perennial with striking saucer-shaped blooms in hues of blue-violet
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into fall, image 67Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its maintenance is low, appealing for borders, wildflower gardens, and as groundcover; each flower spans, image 68Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It's also relatively pest and disease-resistant; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a, image 78Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It typically reaches a mature height of about 18 to 24 inches with a spread equal to its heightMeadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — blue and lavender and purple flowers in the garden; hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into, image 61Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It's also relatively pest and disease-resistant; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a reliable and+95

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
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) — Hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into fall, image 67
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its maintenance is low, appealing for borders, wildflower gardens, and as groundcover; each flower spans, image 68
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It's also relatively pest and disease-resistant; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a, image 78
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) — blue and lavender and purple flowers in the garden; hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into, image 61
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It's also relatively pest and disease-resistant; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a reliable and
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It's also relatively pest and disease-resistant; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a, image 57
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It typically reaches a mature height of about 18 to 24 inches with a spread equal to its height; hardy in zones 4-8, it
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, image 44
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — creating a diverse tapestry of textures and colors
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — creating a diverse tapestry of textures and colors; hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into fall
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — this perennial is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established; each flower spans roughly 1.5 inches across
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It flourishes 18 to 24 inches tall in full sun to partial shade
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — this perennial is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established; each flower spans roughly 1.5, image 77
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — perennial with blue and lavender and purple blooms
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — the Meadow Cranesbill prefers a sunny to partly shaded location with well-drained soil; each flower spans roughly 1.5
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its cottage garden appeal also makes it a fitting choice for informal and naturalistic designs; each flower, image 59
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — perennial for full or half; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a reliable and enchanting presence in your
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its maintenance is low, appealing for borders, wildflower gardens, and as groundcover; each flower spans roughly 1.5
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It blooms profusely in late spring to early summer
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — This plant boasts deeply-lobed leaves and a bushy habit, spreading up to 18 inches; with minimal care, the, image 45
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — presenting five rounded petals that attract a host of pollinators; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — It's also relatively pest and disease-resistant
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