Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium
Geranium hybrid 'Johnson's Blue'
- Gorgeous blue flowers
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Attracts butterflies
Details
The best-known blue cranesbill. Geranium hybrid 'Johnson's Blue' has been the favorite of many gardeners for a long time and it's not hard to tell why. The clear, vivid periwinkle blue flowers are perfectly formed and relatively large at 1 1/2-2" wide. In the fall, the foliage takes on brilliant orange and red tones, extending this perennial's seasonal interest even further. This hardy geranium prefers some protection from the hot afternoon sun and can be sheared back during the summer to get another flush of blooms if it starts looking ragged.
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Type:
Perennial
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Color:
Blue
Lavender
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 11
Height:
15-18 inches
Spread:
16-24 inches
Benefits:
Drought Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attracts Wildlife:
Attracts Butterflies
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