lilac cranesbill
Geranium saxatile
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Lilac cranesbill (Geranium saxatile) is a perennial for borders, low maintenance beds, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. It is not a favorite of rabbits, though hungry rabbits will eat almost anything. It blooms from early to late summer and attracts butterflies.
Pairs well with Columbine, Elegans hosta, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.