Genus: Geranium

Common Names: crane's bill, cranesbill

A genus of over 400 species of annuals, biennials, and herbaceous perennials. Many species and hybrids are very popular in cultivation and have been grown as ornamentals for hundred of years.

Distribution: all continents except Antarctica

Geranium renardii

Common name(s): hardy geranium, crane's bill

Description: perennial; a low, spreading mound of felty, scalloped foliage with purple-veined white flowers from late spring into summer. Very hardy and blooms well in light shade.

Height: to 8 in. Spread: to 1 ft.

Position: full sun to part shade and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Distribution: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan