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Bloody Cranesbill

Geranium sanguineum, Geraniaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (tolerated)Full Sun (preferred)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Oxeye DaisyLeucanthemum vulgare
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Woodland SageSalvia nemorosa
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
HarebellCampanula rotundifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Corn CockleAgrostemma githago

Corn cockle's vigorous annual growth can outcompete and suppress perennial geraniums

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverOrnamentalGround Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Bloody Cranesbill grow in?

Bloody Cranesbill grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bloody Cranesbill?

Good companions for Bloody Cranesbill include Oxeye Daisy, Woodland Sage, Harebell.

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