Overview
About
Journal
Names Common Names
Cranesbill, Wild Geranium
Growth Height
14-18 inches
Spread
12-18 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.
Appearance Bloom Color
Pink to purple
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Red, orange-red, and some yellows.
Environment Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Full Sun or Partial Shade, with about 4–6 hours of daily sunlight; Partial Sun is tolerable, and Full Sun is tolerable with sufficient moisture.
Soil Type
Moist, loamy soil rich in organic matter
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil (moist to medium moisture; avoid waterlogged conditions)
Soil pH
Wide pH tolerance; acidic to alkaline soils are suitable.
Lifecycle Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring and Summer
Wildlife Attracts Wildlife
Bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds are attracted by the plant; hummingbirds are not mentioned.
References
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