| Description | An unusual Geranium with dark purple foliage. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (jer-AY-nee-um)(pray-TEN-see) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | full to part sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | lilac pink |
| Fruit | distinctive beaked seed capsules, hence the common name of crane’s bill (geranium in Greek means crane) |
| Leaves | deeply cut purple foliage |
| Dimensions | 8-12 inches, slow growing |
| Propagation | division, cuttings |
| Native Site | The species plant G. pratense is native to Central Asia, Northwest Himalayas, and Central and Western Europe. |
| Misc Facts | A sport of G. pratense "Victor Reiter Jr.". |
| Notes & Reference | #231- The Gardeners Guide to Growing Hardy Geraniums (Trevor Bath, Joy Jones) |
Cart
