Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium Sanguineum
Overview
The Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a hardy perennial, flourishing in zones 3-8. It boasts a low mound of fine-textured foliage, reaching up to 12-18 inches high and spreading about 24 inches wide. From late spring to midsummer, vibrant magenta-pink blooms, about 1.5 inches in diameter, adorn the plant. This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil, making it ideal for borders and rock gardens.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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