perennial · design plant record

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody cranesbill

A spreading low mound for a sunny or partly shaded edge.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.25–0.51 m (0.8–1.7 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Moist, draining soil; established plants tolerate some drought.

Do not confuse hardy geraniums with bedding pelargoniums; cultivar dimensions need separate checks.

Keep the care in the decision

Remove tired growth as needed and review the edge as the clump develops.

Origin & safety checks

Europe to Caucasus. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.