woolly cranesbill
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, 45-60cm high, with deciduous, seven-lobed or nine-lobed pale green leaves, 5-20cm across, colouring well in autumn, and sideways-facing, almost flat, saucer-shaped light to deep violet-blue flowers, 2.5-4cm across, with darker veins, the veins sometimes feathered, from late spring to midsummer, and often once or twice more in summer or early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- woolly cranesbill (Geranium erianthum)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of woolly cranesbill
Distribution map
West Northern America, Northern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of woolly cranesbill
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woolly cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but cutting back flowered stems and old leaves may encourage the growth of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers outdoors as soon as seed is ripe or in spring, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be affected by a rust, a downy mildew, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions
Pests
Generally pest-free, but may be affected by capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails
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