Hedgerow Crane's-bill
Geranium pyrenaicum
Also known as Hedgerow Geranium, Pyrenean Cranesbill, Pyrenees Crane's-bill
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A hardy perennial with finely divided foliage and delicate pink-purple flowers that bloom prolifically over many months. It naturalizes easily and is attractive to pollinators, making it a charming addition to cottage gardens and meadows.
Why grow it
Geranium pyrenaicum offers reliable, long-season bloom from late spring through autumn, extending flowering periods beyond many other hardy geraniums. Its moderate vigor and self-seeding habit make it useful for naturalizing in meadows or informal settings without requiring intensive management. Compared to taller or more aggressive geranium species, this one maintains a compact footprint while still providing consistent nectar and pollen resources for pollinators.
Watch out for
In favorable conditions with consistent moisture, this species may self-seed prolifically enough to require deadheading if you prefer to contain its spread. Performance varies significantly by climate and soil type; in hot, dry regions it may require afternoon shade and supplemental water to maintain the described flowering vigor.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Geraniaceae
Native Range
Pyrenees and Mediterranean regions
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 hardy perennial with finely divided foliage and delicate pink-purple flowers that bloom prolifically over many months. It naturalizes easily and is attractive to pollinators, making it a charming addition to cottage gardens and meadows.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Hedgerow 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
Geranium pyrenaicum offers reliable, long-season bloom from late spring through autumn, extending flowering periods beyond many other hardy geraniums. Its moderate vigor and self-seeding habit make it useful for naturalizing in meadows or informal settings without requiring intensive management. Compared to taller or more aggressive geranium species, this one maintains a compact footprint while still providing consistent nectar and pollen resources for pollinators.
Watch out for
In favorable conditions with consistent moisture, this species may self-seed prolifically enough to require deadheading if you prefer to contain its spread. Performance varies significantly by climate and soil type; in hot, dry regions it may require afternoon shade and supplemental water to maintain the described flowering vigor.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Geraniaceae
Native Range
Pyrenees and Mediterranean regions
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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