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Cranesbill
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Striking flowers are exceptionally long-blooming and attract butterflies. Excellent for alpine or rock gardens, as an edging along walkways, in perennial gardens or as a small-scale ground cover. Attractive planted in front of dwarf evergreens.
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Daylily
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Gayfeather
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Lavender
Plant Details
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Common name
Cranesbill
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Botanical name
Geranium cinereum
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Variety
Ballerina
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
4-6" (10-15 cm)
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Habit
Clumping
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Feed
In spring
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Pink
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Prune back in spring
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Anna G.'s collection