Geranium Species, Siberian Cranesbill, Siberian Geranium

Geraniumsibiricum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)
Species
sibiricum (sy-BEER-ah-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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neutrals
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ROSLINDALE, MA | November 2014 | neutral

According to the USDA, this weedy annual/biennial with tiny flowers has now naturalized in 12 states. ...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | November 2005 | neutral

This cranesbill is native to Eastern and Central Europe, but has naturalized itself in three US States: Connecticut, Illinois and Massachusetts.

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