Plant Guide

Geranium sanguineum

• Common Name

  Bloody Cranesbill
• CA Native

  Non-native
• Plant Type

  Perennial
• Size

  12" x 24"
• Flower Color

  Pink to Purple
• Bloom Time

  • Spring
• Leaves

  Deeply Divided Dark Green Leaves
• Evergreen

  Evergreen
• Deer Resistant

  Rarely Damaged
• Wildlife Value

  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Butterfly & Other Insect Nectar
• Growth Rate

  Fast
• Hardiness

  Hardy
• Adverse Growth Factors

  Invasive
• Special Features

  • Low Maintenance
  • Showy Flowers
• Water Use

  • Low
• Soil pH

  6.5-7.5 (neutral)
• Exposure

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Shade
• Soil Type

  Not Particular
• Drainage

  Good Drainage
• Description and Cultural Plant Tips

  A hummock-forming, spreading perennial that has cup-shaped pink to purple flowers, borne singly above deeply divided, fern-like green leaves. Can be used as a ground cover. It is covered with flowers in May and June but can start to look a little ragged by late summer. This is a perfect companion plant for any of the leggy perennials or for your roses.

  Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location for best blooms. Will grow in part shade but doesn't produce as many flowers. Trim back in early spring for more compact plants.

  No serious insect or disease problems.

• Master Gardener Comments

  This is a lovely plant for a rock garden. Will naturalize in the right conditions. Can survive with little water but foliage looks better with some water.

• Varietals

  N / A