Perennial Geraniums

Geranium

Hardy cranesbill geraniums — mounding/spreading perennials with deeply lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in late spring to summer; tough, long-lived groundcover.

Sun

full sun to part shade

Water

moderate

Mature size

1-2 ft × 1-2.5 ft

Bloom

Saucer-shaped flowers (blue, pink, purple, white) late spring through summer.

Hardiness

USDA Zones 4–8

Care guide

Quick ID

Hardy cranesbill geraniums (*Geranium*) — mounding/spreading perennials with lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers. (Not the tender annual 'geranium', *Pelargonium*.)

Sun & Site

Full sun to part shade; adaptable, well-drained soil. Tough, long-lived groundcover.

Seasonal Care

Shear back hard after the first flush to refresh foliage and prompt rebloom. Cut back in fall.