Geranium sanguineum 'Album'
Hardy Geranium
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Clear white, single flowers bloom late spring through early summer
- Bushy mounds of fine-textured, green foliage
- Great as a ground cover or in containers
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Cranesbill prefers moist, well-drained soil, it will also tolerate periods of drought once established. Adaptable to a variety of growing condiditions.
Grown best in full-part sun. If placed in too much shade, flowers will be reduced and plant will not stay compact.
If needed, trim the plant back in late summer to encourage new foliage growth.
Generally considered pest free.
Height: 12-14 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 15-19 in
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Edging
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Geranium
Common Name: Cranesbill
Cranesbill or hardy geraniums, are a low maintenance perennial. A long time garden favorite. Dainty, sauce shapred flowers and excellent mounding habit. The are long lived and provide flowers throughout the growing season. Cranesbill makes a perfect filler or border plant