Cranesbill (Geranium)
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Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Geraniaceae Family

About Geraniums

Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, but mostly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.

Cranesbill geranium is an herbaceous perennial in the Geraniaceae family.  The long, slender beak-like fruit gives cranesbill geranium its common name.  The perennial Geraniums do not resemble the annual, zonal Geranium, which is related, but in the genus Pelargonium; the southeast

Pros

Geraniums are known to repel earworms, cabbageworms, and Japanese beetles. Because of this, the best companion plants for geraniums are those that are prone to suffering from them, like corn, roses, grapes, and cabbage.

Cons

This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 6 - 24 inches tall.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium : The plant prefers evenly moist soil, and you should be sure to keep it watered during unseasonably dry weather.
Zones 10a - 11b (Usually hardy to 30° F)
Tags Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Flower Color
 

More Info from Experts

Commonly Planted with...

Catmint (Nepeta), Lilies, Gas Plant (Dictamnus), Delphinium, and Shasta Daisies (Leucanthemum x superba), Roses, Cabbage, Corn, Grapes.

Photos of This with...

Lady's Mantle, Speckled Alder, Astilbe, Jane Platt Dwarf Fothergilla,
 

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