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Bloody Cranesbill
Scientific Name: Geranium sanguineum L.
Family: Geraniaceae

Geranium sanguineum 'Purple Flame' at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in late May

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: 5-9 Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Origin: Southern Europe Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm) Watering Needs: Keep soil moist Propagation: Cuttings in summer, seeds in spring, division in autumn

Cultural Practices:
They tend to produce too much growth in soil that are too fertile, so average soils are better.