Geranium palustre

Geranium palustre is a perennial species of flowering plant belonging to the family Geraniaceae.Its native range is Europe to Southwestern Siberia and Caucasus.The plant has leaves that are divided into 5-7 lobes, and large (3 cm in diameter) bright magenta flowers with a white centre and 5 veined petals.

🌳 Marsh crane's-bill is known for its low, clumping growth, lush foliage, and abundant flowers, even in shady areas. This makes it perfect for the front rows of shady beds and perennial borders or for creating a long-lasting groundcover. Its appearance makes it a great choice for cottage and informal gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, it can easily cover slopes and other less hospitable spots. Additionally, it works well as an underplanting for roses and shrubs.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Herb

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Geranium

Family

Geraniaceae

Hardiness Zone

5-8

Mature Height

30 cm to 49 cm

Mature Spread

49 cm to 91 cm

Leaf Color

Green, Orange

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Size

2.54 cm to 3.05 cm

Bloom Time

Summer

Planting Time

Spring, Autumn

Harvest Time

Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Native Area

Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Lithuania, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Moldova, France

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