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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

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) — perennial with blue and lavender and purple blooms; each flower spans roughly 1.5 inches across, image 62
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) — including bees and butterflies.<br><br>For the client's benefit; hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms from early summer into fall
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — with some varieties offering a secondary flush of flowers in early fall if deadheaded; hardy in zones 4-8, it blooms
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — With minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a reliable and enchanting presence in your client's garden, image 60
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — presenting five rounded petals that attract a host of pollinators; with minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill, image 54
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — Its maintenance is low, appealing for borders, wildflower gardens, and as groundcover; each flower spans, image 47
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — With minimal care, the Meadow Cranesbill will be a reliable and enchanting presence in your client's garden, image 39
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