Geranium wallichianum 'Mary Anne'
Cranesbill Geranium
Photo courtesy of Ball Seed
- Purple flowers with darker veins bloom from late spring through first frost,
- Finely cut, green foliage,
- Compact, mound-forming groundcover,
- Low maintenance and good disease resistance
Border or Bed
Container
Garden
Ground Cover
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
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: 12-24 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Mass Planting
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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