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Striped Bloody Cranesbill

Scientific name: Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'
Taxonomy
Family:Geraniaceae
Type:Groundcovers Herbaceus
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description For a fast growing herbaceous groundcover consider the Cranesbill cultivar Striatum bearing white (pale pink) blossoms with dark veins.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous perennial groundcover grows to 8” but can easily spread out to 24” or more. Once established it makes a dense weed-proof barrier. The leaves a deeply cut, appearing palmate.

Flowers have 5 petals and are pale pink. The flowering period extends from May through June with some sporadic flowering well into the summer. This plant will self seed.

  Adaptation:
This plant can do well in both full and partial sun conditions.

  Pests:
None.
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