Common name: Crane's bill

Family: Geraniaceae

Plant type	Perennial
Height	14 to 14 inches
Spread	12 to 12 inches
Habit	Clump-forming, bushy
Foliage	Semi-evergreen to deciduous
Growth rate	Moderate
Interests	Flowers
Uses	Borders
Skill level	Beginner
Maintenance	Slight
Hardiness	6
Heat zone
Sun	Full sun to shade
Moisture	Dry to moist
Soil type	Slightly acid to slightly lime
Soil fertility	Barren to moderate
Water consumption	Moderate
Site	Average
Flower colour	Blue
Flower season	Late spring to early summer
Flower size	Medium
Foliage colour	Green
Fruit colour
Edible parts
Harvest time
Stems
Features
Wildlife	Bees
Texture	Medium

Note: this article is about the hardy perennial plant with the latin name Geranium and the common name crane's bill. Geranium is also the common name of a group of showy plants, grown as annuals, with the latin name [Pelargonium].

This variety is a deciduous perennial. It grows in bushy clumps and bears saucer-shaped flowers, lilac in colour with deeper veining. Flowers are borne earlier than most geraniums, from late spring to early summer. Geraniums are noted for their intense display of colour over a long period.

Originally hedgerow plants, geraniums will grow in either sun or part shade. They are not fussy about soil as long as it is not waterlogged.

They can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.