Geranium sylvaticum
Wood Cranesbill
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Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) - Description
Geranium sylvaticum (wood cranesbill, woodland geranium) is a species of hardy flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family, native to Europe and northern Turkey. Growing to 75 cm (30 in) tall by 60 cm (24 in) wide, it is a mound-forming herbaceous perennial with deeply cut and toothed 7-lobed basal leaves. In summer, flowers are borne on stalks with ruffs of leaves. The flower colour ranges from mauve to sky blue, depending on soil conditions. The Latin specific epithet sylvaticum means "of woodland", referring to the plant's native habitat, as does its common name "wood cranesbill".
Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) - Blooming
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) - Growth
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) - Planting
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
