Geranium platypedulum
broad-petaled cranesbill
Geraniaceae
list 1.6
- Perennial
- Native to Central Asia
- Zone 5
- Attractive, somewhat sticky, palmately lobed leaves held parallel to the ground.
- 3-4 cm across purple, five-petal flowers. Long blooming.
- Distinctive “cranesbill” fruit capsule.
- Does best with part-shade and irrigation in Vancouver.
- Forms a nice complete ground cover. Suppresses weeds.
- Excellent woodland ground cover, or edging plant in a shady site.
