Perennial geraniums, often called cranesbill geraniums, always seem to be smothered in bloom. These over achieving, sun-loving plants grow only 6 to 18 inches tall (depending on variety), put on a big show of color in the spring and then bloom on and off throughout the summer. Cranesbill geraniums are prefect as an edging or rock garden plant where their low, sprawling habit can best be appreciated. You can also plant cranesbill geraniums en masse to create an easy-care groundcover. Butterflies are attracted to the pretty, cup-shaped blooms. Cranesbill geranium flowers include pink, white, rose, burgundy, red, purple, and bi-color. Both single and double forms are available.  Hardy from zones 5-9.

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Cranesbill geranium grows best in part shade and moist, but well-drained soil. If the plants are forced to grow in consistently wet soil they can rot. This lovely perennial is a steady, but slow grower so if you want to use cranesbill geranium as a ground cover, set them fairly close together. 

This plant is not intended for human or animal consumption.

Annual geraniums, which everyone is so familiar with, are not really geraniums. They are in the pelargonium family and not very closely related.