Cut-leaved Crane's-bill
Geranium dissectum
Also listed as Geranium laxum, Geranium angustifolium
Also known as Cut-leaved Geranium
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A low-growing hardy annual or winter annual geranium with finely dissected leaves and small pink to purple flowers. Commonly found in sunny, dry areas and often considered a wildflower or garden volunteer.
Why grow it
Cut-leaved crane's-bill occupies a different ecological niche than many ornamental geraniums, thriving in poor, dry soils where Geranium species with broader leaves often struggle. Its fine foliage texture and modest flower size make it useful for naturalizing in meadow plantings or as filler in sparse sunny areas rather than as a focal point. The plant self-seeds readily, reducing replanting labor in appropriate settings, though this persistence varies with local conditions.
Watch out for
This geranium can spread vigorously through self-seeding in open, undisturbed soil, so deadheading may be necessary if you want to contain it to specific areas. In regions with consistent moisture, it tends to be less robust than in its preferred drier habitats, and dense planting may invite powdery mildew or other foliar issues common in humid conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Geraniaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing hardy annual or winter annual geranium with finely dissected leaves and small pink to purple flowers. Commonly found in sunny, dry areas and often considered a wildflower or garden volunteer.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Cut-leaved Crane's-bill grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Cut-leaved crane's-bill occupies a different ecological niche than many ornamental geraniums, thriving in poor, dry soils where Geranium species with broader leaves often struggle. Its fine foliage texture and modest flower size make it useful for naturalizing in meadow plantings or as filler in sparse sunny areas rather than as a focal point. The plant self-seeds readily, reducing replanting labor in appropriate settings, though this persistence varies with local conditions.
Watch out for
This geranium can spread vigorously through self-seeding in open, undisturbed soil, so deadheading may be necessary if you want to contain it to specific areas. In regions with consistent moisture, it tends to be less robust than in its preferred drier habitats, and dense planting may invite powdery mildew or other foliar issues common in humid conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Geraniaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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