Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

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Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

Bloody Cranesbill

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

The finely cut foliage shows off the light pink flowers with magenta veins, and then turns shades of red in the fall.

Height

12-15 Inches

Spread

12-15 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

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

Bloom Time

May-June and sporadically all summer

When to Divide

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

Good Companions

Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera), Speedwell (Veronica ), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis)

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