Geranium molle

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill

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Common Name: 

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill (Geranium molle) - Description

Geranium molle, the Dove's-foot Crane's-bill or Dovesfoot Geranium, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family.

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill (Geranium molle) - 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.

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill (Geranium molle) - 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.

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill (Geranium molle) - 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.

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill (Geranium molle) - Interesting facts

The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.

Dove's-Foot Crane's-Bill (Geranium molle) - Soil and irrigation

Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.

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