Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

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Geranium

Cranesbill

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Bright blue-lavender flowers with white centers.
One of the best known members of the hardy Geranium family. Exceptional when in flower.

Height

15-18 Inches

Spread

15-18 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Interesting Notes

Called 'Cranesbill' because the seed capsule resembles a crane's long bill.

Bloom Time

May-June

When to Divide

early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), New York Aster (Aster dumosus), Purple Flame Grass (Miscanthus sinensis v. purpurascens), Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Containers
• Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained