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Geranium sanguineum

bloody cranesbill

• »  Most common species of geranium grown in the U.S.

• Category:Perennial
• Hardiness Zone:3-9
• Height:9-18 in
• Spread:12-18 in
• Bloom Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades, White Shades

This features white-hairy trailing stems and deeply cut dark green foliage. Its solitary, magenta to purple-crimson flowers (1.5” across) bloom primarily in May and June, with sporadic reblooms in summer. Come fall, the foliage transforms into vibrant red hues after the first frost. One of the most popular geraniums in U.S. gardens, it offers long-lasting beauty and resilience.