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Geranium pratense

Also Known As

  • Meadow Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-35"
  • W: 18"-27"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Geranium pratense plant details

Geranium pratense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium pratense

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 27 IN - wide, 18 IN - 35 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium pratense

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Handsome, deeply divided leaves make a fine clump and develop good fall color; are topped by 2", bright blue-violet flowers in early to midsummer; wonderful for naturalizing in meadows or woodland edges. S/M
A classic meadow cranesbill, naturalizes quickly, substantial clumps to 3' or more, saucer shaped delicately veined blue flowers an inch and a half or more across; spectacular en-masse. It often re-blooms in autumn. ZONE 4
A clump forming herbaceous perennial. 7 lobed deeply divided mid-deep green leaves forming mounds. In summer dense clusters of blue-mauve saucer shaped flowers (4cm) are held on slender stems. Quick growing and easy to grow.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Geranium pratense plant

How to Grow Geranium pratense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-48"

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
  • dry when dormant
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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