purple cranesbill
Geranium magnificum
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Purple cranesbill (Geranium magnificum) is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies. Once it settles in, it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Caradonna sage, Lady's mantle, Purple Sensation ornamental onion, and Peony.
Native range
Asia.