Meadow Cranesbill, Common Cranesbill, Crowfoot, Meadow Geranium, Wild Geranium
Tall, with finely cut leaves forming a dramatic mound, Geranium pratense (Meadow Cranesbill) is a clump-forming perennial with abundant clusters of large, saucer-shaped, blue or violet flowers from late spring to mid-summer. This Geranium may even rebloom in late summer or fall if the plant is cut back after the first flush of blooms. The blossoms arise from the foliage of deeply-lobed leaves (7-9 lobes), with long, pointed teeth, that turn bronze in fall. Easy to grow, Geranium pratense stands out as one of the tallest and most vigorous cranesbills.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
Genus | Geranium |
Common names | Cranesbill |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
Genus | Geranium |
Common names | Cranesbill |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Geranium pratense (Meadow Cranesbill) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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