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Geranium pratense

Geranium / Cranesbill Meadow

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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.