Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue')
jer-AY-nee-um 'Johnson's Blue'
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Deciduous Perennial Mounding in the Geraniaceae Family
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Available May 7
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| Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Field
Full Foliage
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$67.41 |
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Available May 14
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| Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
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Full Foliage
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$67.41 |
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Available May 21
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| Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
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$67.41 |
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Johnson's Blue Cranesbill is a fantastic cranesbill geranium, bearing masses of large, dark-veined, lavender-blue flowers that fade to pearl grey as they mature. This charming perennial adds a soft touch of elegance to any garden. |
About Geraniums
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, but mostly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.
Cranesbill geranium is an herbaceous perennial in the Geraniaceae family. The long, slender beak-like fruit gives cranesbill geranium its common name. The perennial Geraniums do not resemble the annual, zonal Geranium, which is related, but in the genus Pelargonium; the southeast
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Pros
Royal Horticultural Society - Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
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Plant Data |
| Mature Size |
12 - 18 inches
tall. 24 - 30 inches
wide.
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| Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
| Zones |
4a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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| Tags |
Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Fall Color, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rain Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Native to Africa, Native to Europe, Naturalizing, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Plant of Merit, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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| Bloom Period |
June to September
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| Flower Color |
Blue
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Commonly Planted with...
Catmint, Salvia, Lavender, Coreopsis, Daylilies, Echinacea, Sedum, roses.
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