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Geranium pratense

Meadow Cranesbill

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

These versatile plants have delightful blue, purple and lavender flowers. Deeply cut leaves form thick rounded clumps that are beautiful until frost. They can be planted with ferns or other shade-loving plants, or given a sunny exposure as long as the spot is a moist one. The lush growth height is 1-2', and the plant can be invigorated by dividing every 3 years.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Violet

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).