Geranium Sanguineum - Bloody Cranesbill

The compact mounds of this Cranesbill make it an outstanding selection for open areas of the garden. The leaves are ornamental in nature almost snowflake like in appearance. By late spring growing green mounds begin to sprout purple pink flowers. In fall the cranesbill lives up to it's moniker of "bloody" turning a brilliant scarlet-red. Geranium is a very adaptable plant and will do will in areas with hot summers or cold winters and is a great plant for beginner gardeners or those looking for a low maintenance planting.