Geranium pratense
Meadow Cranesbill
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Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) - Description
Geranium pratense, the meadow cranesbill, is a species of hardy flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Geranium, Geraniaceae family. The leaves are deeply divided into 7-9 lobes and 3-6 inch wide, and the flowers are pale blue. It is native to much of Europe and Asia, but is cultivated and naturalized elsewhere. Several cultivars are available for garden use, of which 'Mrs Kendall Clark' and 'Plenum violaceum' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) - Blooming
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) - Growth
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) - Planting
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
