Hardy Geranium (Geranium sanguineum var. striatum)

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Uses
Groundcover, Will Naturalize
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flowers
Other: flowers have five petals; cut plants back almost all the way to the ground after flowering, Showy
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
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.
Propagation: Seeds
Can handle transplanting, Other info: Self-seeding
Detailed Information

Geranium sanguineum var. striatum, also known as bloody cranesbill or striped bloody cranesbill, is a cultivar of Geranium sanguineum. Therefore, its likely geographical location and native region are essentially the same as the species Geranium sanguineum.

Geranium sanguineum is native to **Europe and Western Asia**. More specifically, you’ll find it across:

* **Europe:** From the British Isles and Scandinavia down to the Mediterranean region.
* **Western Asia:** As far east as the Caucasus.

The ‘striatum’ variety is a cultivated form selected for its paler pink, striped flowers, and would have originated within the same general area as the species.

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