Geranium wlassovianum - Wlassov's Cranesbill

Geranium wlassovianum - Wlassov's CranesbillSizes available: HPP #1 Basics: zones 5 8, 1. 5 2" x 1 1. 5', full sun to part shade, violet flowers with pronounced nectar guides bloom over mid green foliage in midsummer, leaves turn shades of red in autumn, likes a well drained spot but not too picky Common names: Wlassov's Cranesbill Family: Geraniaceae Origin Distribution: This species grows is found in areas of northern China and eastern Russia. Habitat: The species is found in the damp

Sizes available: HPP #1

Basics: zones 5-8, 1.5-2" x 1-1.5', full sun to part shade, violet flowers with pronounced nectar guides bloom over mid-green foliage in midsummer, leaves turn shades of red in autumn, likes a well-drained spot but not too picky

Common names: Wlassov's Cranesbill

Family: Geraniaceae

Origin/Distribution: This species grows is found in areas of northern China and eastern Russia.

Habitat: The species is found in the damp grasslands of eastern Asia.

More: This is a charming, clump-forming perennial geranium that works well in a rock garden or border edge. I grew this from seed and have not decided where to plant it yet, but as I learn more, I will add more information here. 

Source: sown at Honey Petal Plants with seed from Hayefield Seeds

Image credits: courtesy of the outstanding Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder (just until it flowers in my own garden!)