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

By: Forestfarm

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

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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.