Pencilled Cranesbill (Geranium versicolor)

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Sun Requirements
Full Shade, Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade, Partial Shade to Full Shade
Uses
Groundcover, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
intricately veined with dark violet, Multi-Color: white to very pale lilac flowers
Flower Time
Fall, Late fall or early winter, Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Other: May - October, Summer
Flowers
Other: flowers have five petals; cut plants back almost all the way to the ground after flowering, Showy
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
1-2 feet
Plant Spread
60-80 cm
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Division, Other: Take semi-ripe cuttings during the late summer when growth has slowed and plant stems have become firmer.
Detailed Information

Pencilled Cranesbill (Geranium versicolor) is native to **Southwestern Europe**, specifically the **Pyrenees Mountains** and the **Maritime Alps** which border France and Italy. It prefers mountainous habitats.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots