Cranesbill

Striking flowers are exceptionally long-blooming and attract butterflies. Excellent for alpine or rock gardens, as an edging along walkways, in perennial gardens or as a small-scale ground cover. Attractive planted in front of dwarf evergreens.

Companion Plants

Daylily

Gayfeather

Lavender

Plant Details

Common name

Cranesbill
Botanical name

Geranium cinereum
Variety

Ballerina
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

4-6" (10-15 cm)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

In spring
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Pink
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Prune back in spring

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Anna G.'s collection

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